Poster Print : Christmas Card Cartoon

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Christmas Card Cartoon

Tommys Christmas Greeting. A satirical Christmas card from Tommy to his Dear Old Friend Fritz the German soldier, depicting the British Tommy throwing a grenade as a gift

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Media ID 4362401

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10192880

Depicting Explosive Fritz Gift Grenade Joke Satirical Throwing Tommy Trenches Ww 1

18x24 inch Poster Print

"Bring a touch of holiday cheer with the Media Storehouse range of unique and humorous Christmas Poster Prints. This particular design, titled "Tommy's Christmas Greeting," is a satirical Christmas card from Tommy to his dear old friend Fritz, the German soldier. In this classic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, Tommy extends a heartfelt greeting with an unexpected gift - a grenade. Add a dash of wit to your holiday decor with this eye-catching and conversation-starting poster print. Order now and spread the holiday spirit with a smile!"

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
This satirical Christmas card from 1917 is a humorous yet poignant reminder of the events that unfolded during World War I. The cartoon depicts a British Tommy throwing a grenade as a gift to his dear old friend Fritz, the German soldier, in the trenches. The explosive nature of the gift adds a darkly comedic twist to the holiday season, highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of war. The clever use of humor in this cartoon serves as a commentary on the historical context of WWI, where soldiers on opposing sides found themselves in unimaginable circumstances. Despite being enemies on the battlefield, there was still room for moments of levity and camaraderie among soldiers who shared similar experiences. Through this Christmas greeting, Tommy sends a message to Fritz that transcends language barriers and nationalities - one of understanding and shared humanity amidst conflict. It reminds us that even in times of war, there can be moments of connection and empathy between individuals caught up in larger geopolitical events. As we reflect on this piece of history captured in cartoon form, let us remember those who served and sacrificed during WWI, while also appreciating the power of satire to shed light on difficult truths with wit and creativity.

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