Poster Print : Cartoon, A soldiers billet, WW1
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Cartoon, A soldiers billet, WW1
Cartoon, A soldiers billet. One soldier has found a large fireplace in a bombed-out house to sleep in, and imagines that its a four-poster bed. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14352907
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Accommodation Arrangements Billet Sleeping
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating cartoon, "A Soldier's Billet" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image from 1918 depicts a weary soldier discovering a makeshift haven in the ruins of a bombed-out house. With a roaring fireplace transforming into a grand four-poster bed in his imagination, this print beautifully captures the resilience and resourcefulness of soldiers during wartime. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor, and let the rich history of this iconic cartoon tell its story.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 41.4cm (24.2" x 16.3")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Soldier's Dream in a Bombed-Out House, 1918 Amid the chaos and destruction of the First World War battlefields in France, soldiers sought refuge in whatever shelter they could find. In this poignant and humorous cartoon from 1918, a weary soldier, surrounded by the ruins of a bombed-out house, discovers a large fireplace, which he imaginatively transforms into a luxurious four-poster bed. The soldier's fellow comrades, also seeking shelter, look on in amusement at his makeshift accommodation. The image captures the stark contrast between the harsh realities of war and the longing for comfort and home. The soldier's dream of a cozy bed, a symbol of domestic peace and security, serves as a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures that soldiers yearned for amid the chaos of the battlefield. The cartoon also highlights the makeshift arrangements that soldiers had to endure during the war. With traditional military billets in short supply, soldiers often found themselves sleeping in barns, sheds, and even in the open air. The image underscores the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers in creating temporary homes from the ruins of war. The cartoon is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and comfort even in the most challenging of circumstances. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of soldiers during the First World War and a reminder of the sacrifices they made for their countries.
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