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Canvas 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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image "Soldier and family at Victoria train station, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the emotional moment of reunion or farewell between soldiers and their loved ones during the tumultuous year of 1915. The high-quality canvas print brings the history and emotion of this WWI era to your home or office, creating a unique and thought-provoking conversation piece. Order now and relive the past with this stunning, museum-quality artwork.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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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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