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Canvas Print : Thoughts of home, WWI postcard drawn by George Ranstead
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Thoughts of home, WWI postcard drawn by George Ranstead
Hand drawn postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, featuring an idyllic scene with flowers, a country church and his sweetheart, summing up the daydreams of many an ordinary British Tommy during the First World War.
circa 1916
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Media ID 7187259
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the moving and poignant "Thoughts of home" Canvas Print from our Media Storehouse collection. This beautiful piece, drawn by amateur soldier artist George Ranstead during World War I, takes us back in time with its intricate hand-drawn details. The image features a charming idyllic scene of a country church surrounded by blooming flowers, a gentle reminder of the peace and beauty of home. With his sweetheart's likeness in the foreground, this postcard from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection tells a story of longing and love in the midst of war. Bring this heartfelt artwork into your home and let it inspire feelings of comfort and nostalgia.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 30.4cm (7.7" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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 hand-drawn postcard, titled "Thoughts of Home" by amateur soldier artist George Ranstead, offers a poignant glimpse into the daydreams of an ordinary British Tommy during the First World War. Dated circa 1916, the idyllic scene portrays a quintessential English country church nestled among a blooming garden filled with vibrant flowers. At the heart of the image, a young woman, presumably Ranstead's sweetheart, is depicted in a thoughtful pose, her gaze fixed on the viewer as if sharing a secret. The postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the longing and homesickness felt by many soldiers far from their loved ones and familiar surroundings. The simple yet evocative image of a church, a symbol of community and continuity, further emphasizes the contrast between the peaceful English countryside and the chaotic frontlines of the war. Ranstead's artistry and attention to detail are evident in the intricate rendering of the church's architecture, the delicate petals of the flowers, and the tender expression on his sweetheart's face. This poignant postcard, now a cherished piece from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical narrative of the First World War.
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