Metal 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
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting a poignant moment at Victoria Station during World War 1, this photograph captures the raw emotion of soldiers bidding farewell to their loved ones or returning from the front lines. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful home decor, they're a piece of history that tells a story. Order yours today and relive the past with every glance.
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 Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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
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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