Poster Print : Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
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Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation. A German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be ok with his reconstructed chin containing silver. The orderly replies: Don t worry, with that you ll be able to chew bricks. Date: 1916
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Anxious Baionnette Bandage Bandaged Bowl Bright Brush Bucket Chart Chin Cloth Cupboard Floor Health Nurse Nurses Nursing Optimism Orderly Patient Pillow Reconstructed Repatriation Scrubbing Slippers Soap Ward Worker Worried Worry
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the poignant and thought-provoking "Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation" from our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This evocative cartoon, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the end of World War I with a unique blend of wit and sensitivity. In this powerful image, a German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be recognized with his newly reconstructed chin, which contains silver. This print is not only a historical document but also a poignant commentary on the human spirit and the complexities of war. Add this captivating piece to your collection and start a meaningful conversation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
On the Eve of Repatriation: A Moment of Anxious Optimism in the WWI Hospital Ward (Cartoon, 1916) Amidst the chaos and carnage of the First World War, a moment of quiet reflection unfolds in this poignant cartoon from 1916. A German patient lies in a French hospital bed, his bandaged face a testament to the brutal realities of the battlefield. His concern focuses on a recent medical intervention - the reconstruction of his chin, which now contains a silver plate. He turns to the orderly, a sympathetic figure in the scene, and asks if his new feature will be a problem. The orderly, with a hint of gallows humor, replies, "Don't worry, with that you'll be able to chew bricks." The cartoon captures the spirit of the war's weary and wounded, as well as the resilience and dark humor that often emerged in the face of adversity. The patient's worried expression and the orderly's matter-of-fact response speak to the complex mix of anxiety and optimism that characterized the lives of soldiers and civilians alike during this tumultuous time. The hospital setting is filled with the trappings of care and recovery - a bright side table, a chart, a cupboard, and a bowl and cup. Nearby, a nurse busily attends to her duties, scrubbing the floor with a bucket and mop. In the background, a worker labors over a chair, while a patient sits in a chair, wearing slippers and a robe, reading a chart. The scene is one of industry and progress, a testament to the tireless efforts of medical personnel and the determination of the wounded to recover and return home. This evocative cartoon offers a glimpse into the daily life of a WWI hospital ward, a place where hope and fear, recovery and uncertainty, coexisted in the face of the horrors of war.
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