Metal Print : Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus
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Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus
Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus of a wounded soldie returning to his relieved family after his tour to Southern Africa. Date: circa 1901
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Media ID 11575687
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arrival Arrive Arrives Boer Campaign Disembarking Doors Embrace Embracing Greeted Greeting Injured Injury Porter Porters Relieved Reunion Safe Sound Southern Sweetheart Unloading Wars Wounded 1901
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring 'Back from the Boer War - Scene at a London Terminus.' This evocative image, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the poignant moment of a weary soldier's homecoming after his tour in Southern Africa around 1901. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful home decor; they're a conversation starter and a piece of history in your living space. Each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight aluminum sheet using a dye sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Add this iconic image to your collection and relive the stories of the past.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.8cm x 50.8cm (14.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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
Back from the Boer War: A Heartfelt Reunion at a London Terminus, Circa 1901 This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of a soldier's return home after his harrowing experience in the Second Boer War in Southern Africa. The year is circa 1901, and the scene unfolds at a bustling London terminus, where the clamor of steam trains and the hum of activity create a stark contrast to the tender, intimate reunion taking place. The soldier, weary from his long journey and bearing the physical and emotional scars of war, steps down from the train, his uniform tattered and his face etched with fatigue. His family, a mother and wife or perhaps a sweetheart, eagerly await his arrival, their relief and joy palpable as they rush to embrace him. The porter, a silent witness to countless such scenes, stands by, his expression a blend of compassion and respect. The Boer War, fought between the British Empire and the Dutch-speaking Boer farmers in South Africa, lasted from 1899 to 1902, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families during this tumultuous period in history. The soldier's return, marked by the simple yet profound gesture of a loving embrace, symbolizes the enduring power of human connection and the longing for peace and safety in the face of adversity.
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