Fine Art Print : Soldier and family at Victoria train station, WW1
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Soldier and family at Victoria train station, WW1
Illustration showing soldiers either returning home from the front or returning to France at Victoria Station accompanied by anxious wives and families. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14155504
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Anxious Arrival Arrivals Departing Departure Departures Families Farewell Leave Leaving Stations Tommies Tommy Wives
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant scene from the First World War. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the emotional moment of reunion at Victoria Station in 1915. Soldiers, weary from the battlefield, are greeted by their anxious wives and families, their faces etched with relief and anticipation. Add this beautiful print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" 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 illustration captures the emotional scene at Victoria Station in London during the First World War. In the chaotic bustle of the crowded railway station, soldiers in uniform, many with their kit bags slung over their shoulders, bid farewell to their anxious wives and families. Some soldiers were departing for the front, while others were returning after a brief leave or after being wounded. The scene is filled with a sense of uncertainty and apprehension, as the families cling to their loved ones, unsure of when they would see them again. The children, some with tears in their eyes, stand by, watching the emotional farewells with wide-eyed wonder. The train in the background is ready to depart, signaling the urgency of the moment. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the human side of the First World War, a time when the lives of soldiers and their families were forever changed." "The illustration, created in 1915, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the British military during the war. The soldiers, known as 'Tommies,' were an integral part of the British war effort, and their departures and returns were a regular occurrence at Victoria Station. This historical image is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the British people during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty." "The illustration is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of family and loved ones during times of hardship. It is a poignant and moving image that continues to resonate with audiences today, as we reflect on the sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families during the First World War.
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