Framed Print : Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
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Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation. A German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be ok with his reconstructed chin containing silver. The orderly replies: Don t worry, with that you ll be able to chew bricks. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240824
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Anxious Baionnette Bandage Bandaged Bowl Bright Brush Bucket Chart Chin Cloth Cupboard Floor Health Nurse Nurses Nursing Optimism Orderly Patient Pillow Reconstructed Repatriation Scrubbing Slippers Soap Ward Worker Worried Worry
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical depth to your home or office with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the poignant and thought-provoking cartoon, "On the eve of repatriation" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, depicting a German patient in a French hospital inquiring about his reconstructed chin containing silver on the eve of repatriation during World War 1, is a powerful reminder of the human stories behind the historic events. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the artwork's beauty, making it a unique and compelling addition to any space. Discover the power of visual storytelling with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
On the Eve of Repatriation: A Moment of Anxious Optimism in the WWI Hospital Ward (Cartoon, 1916) Amidst the chaos and carnage of the First World War, a moment of quiet reflection unfolds in this poignant cartoon from 1916. A German patient lies in a French hospital bed, his bandaged face a testament to the brutal realities of the battlefield. His concern focuses on a recent medical intervention - the reconstruction of his chin, which now contains a silver plate. He turns to the orderly, a sympathetic figure in the scene, and asks if his new feature will be a problem. The orderly, with a hint of gallows humor, replies, "Don't worry, with that you'll be able to chew bricks." The cartoon captures the spirit of the war's weary and wounded, as well as the resilience and dark humor that often emerged in the face of adversity. The patient's worried expression and the orderly's matter-of-fact response speak to the complex mix of anxiety and optimism that characterized the lives of soldiers and civilians alike during this tumultuous time. The hospital setting is filled with the trappings of care and recovery - a bright side table, a chart, a cupboard, and a bowl and cup. Nearby, a nurse busily attends to her duties, scrubbing the floor with a bucket and mop. In the background, a worker labors over a chair, while a patient sits in a chair, wearing slippers and a robe, reading a chart. The scene is one of industry and progress, a testament to the tireless efforts of medical personnel and the determination of the wounded to recover and return home. This evocative cartoon offers a glimpse into the daily life of a WWI hospital ward, a place where hope and fear, recovery and uncertainty, coexisted in the face of the horrors of war.
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