Copper plate, Widow of a hero, by Robert Austin

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Copper plate, Widow of a hero, by Robert Austin

Original copper plate (cancelled), Widow of a hero, by Robert Austin.
circa early 1920s

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Media ID 23056546

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Austin Cancelled Copper Cutting Hero Ladder Leaning Logs Postwar Squares Thinking Widow

EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image, titled "Widow of a Hero" by Robert Austin, captures the profound sorrow and resilience of a woman in the aftermath of the First World War. The photograph depicts a woman in the early 1920s, standing on a rickety wooden ladder, carefully cutting logs with a large axe. The scene is set against a backdrop of square-cut, cancelled copper plates, a nod to the artist's background as a printmaker. The woman's expression is one of deep concentration, her gaze fixed on the task at hand. The logs, stacked neatly to her side, represent the daily labor required to rebuild a life shattered by war. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War and the challenges faced by those left behind. The cancelled copper plates serve as a visual representation of the past, both as a symbol of the artist's creative process and as a reminder of the war's destruction. The woman's strength and determination in the face of adversity are a testament to the human spirit. Robert Austin, a British artist, captured this powerful moment in the 1920s, a time of great change and recovery from the devastating effects of the First World War. The photograph is an original print, providing a unique glimpse into the past and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during a time of great conflict.

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