Fine Art Print : Pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration
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Pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration
A pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration with inscriptions - one saying A souvenir of 1914 and one saying The Great War 1917. Made by German POWs on the Isle of Man. Trench Art
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Media ID 14151473
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bone Carved Foliate Inscriptions Isle Ornaments Pair Pows Raised Souvenir Trench Made
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating history behind these exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring a pair of intricately carved bone ornaments adorned with raised foliate decoration, these unique pieces tell a story of the past. Crafted by German Prisoners of War on the Isle of Man during World War I, each ornament bears a poignant inscription - one reading "A souvenir of 1914" and the other "The Great War 1917." These rare and authentic trench art pieces offer a glimpse into history, making them a stunning addition to any home or office. Order your Media Storehouse Fine Art Print today and bring a piece of history into your space.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 45.2cm (7" x 17.8")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative pair of carved bone ornaments, adorned with intricate raised foliate decoration, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and creativity during the tumultuous times of the First World War. The ornaments, made by German Prisoners of War (POWs) on the Isle of Man between 1914 and 1917, bear inscriptions that add an intriguing historical context to these unique artifacts. One ornament is inscribed with the year "1914," while the other bears the inscription "The Great War 1917." Trench art, as this category of artifacts came to be known, was created by soldiers and civilians during times of war, using materials readily available to them. In the case of these bone ornaments, the German POWs on the Isle of Man, where they were held captive, used their skills and creativity to carve and decorate the bones, creating intricate designs that reflected their experiences and emotions during the war. The foliate decoration on these ornaments is a common motif in trench art, symbolizing growth and renewal, even in the midst of war. The inscriptions add an additional layer of meaning, serving as a testament to the historical significance of these objects and the events they represent. These carved bone ornaments are a poignant reminder of the human capacity for creativity and resilience, even in the most challenging of circumstances. They offer a glimpse into the lives of the German POWs on the Isle of Man during the First World War and serve as an important historical artifact, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of military history.
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