Poster Print : Gurkhas cooking a camp meal 1914
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Gurkhas cooking a camp meal 1914
Gurkhas cooking a camp meal. A group of Gurkha soldiers prepare a meal in camp. They would soon be travelling to the Western Front in Europe to fight alongside the British Army. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14232729
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Gurkha Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a group of Gurkha soldiers preparing a camp meal in 1914. The soldiers, dressed in their traditional uniforms, are engrossed in their cooking, oblivious to the historic events that would soon unfold as they prepared to travel to the Western Front and join the British Army in Europe. Add this authentic and intriguing piece to your wall for a touch of history and nostalgia.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for a group of Gurkha soldiers as they prepare a camp meal in 1914, before they were due to depart for the Western Front in Europe to fight alongside the British Army during World War I. The Gurkhas, renowned for their exceptional fighting abilities, were recruited from their homeland in Nepal and had a long-standing tradition of serving in the British Indian Army. As the sun begins to set, these soldiers gather around a makeshift fire, their faces etched with the exhaustion of training and anticipation of the battles ahead. The steam rises from the cooking pots, filling the air with the aroma of their native dishes, a taste of home amidst the unfamiliar terrain. The soldiers work in unison, their movements fluid and efficient, reflecting the discipline and camaraderie that would sustain them through the trials of war. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers, who left their families and homes in India to answer the call to duty. The Gurkhas would go on to distinguish themselves in numerous battles, earning a reputation for their unwavering courage and loyalty. This photograph offers a glimpse into their daily lives, a moment of normalcy amidst the chaos of war.
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