Metal Print : Cartoon, and Officers? WW1
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Cartoon, and Officers? WW1
Cartoon, and Officers? A military man seeks a toilet appropriate to his rank. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14271687
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Comedy Floor Loos Maid Maids Rank Satire Situation Status Suitable Tiled Toilet Toilets Washbasin
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Add a unique touch to your home or office decor with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the classic WW1 cartoon, "A military man seeks a toilet appropriate to his rank." This humorous image from 1918, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a cartoon of officers of various ranks attempting to use a communal toilet during wartime. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring vibrant colors and sharp details to your chosen artwork, creating a stunning and conversation-starting piece. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" 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
In the chaotic and cramped conditions of the Western Front during World War I, even the most mundane tasks proved to be a challenge for soldiers, especially those of higher rank. This humorous cartoon from 1918, titled "The Toilet Question," captures the predicament of an officer seeking a toilet that matches his status. The scene takes place in a makeshift latrine, where a group of weary soldiers and a few women, likely maids or nurses, are gathered. The officer, dressed in his blue uniform with brass buttons and a red stripe on his trousers, stands awkwardly before a row of tiled toilets, each marked with a number. He points to one marked "No. 1," only to be told by a woman that it is for the use of the lower ranks. Frustrated, he turns to another toilet marked "No. 2," only to be met with the same response. The officer's predicament is a satirical commentary on the rigid hierarchy and class distinctions that persisted even in the most trying circumstances of wartime. The cartoon's use of humor and situation comedy serves as a reminder of the human side of history, and the ways in which people coped with the challenges of war.
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