Framed Print : Writing home - Vietnam
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Writing home - Vietnam
A young, captured North Vietnamese soldier is allowed to write a letter home
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Media ID 4335539
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Allowed Bullet Captured Holes Letter Vietnam Vietnamese Write
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the evocative "Writing home - Vietnam" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant image captures a young North Vietnamese soldier as he is granted the precious moment to pen a letter home, amidst the raw realities of war. The black and white photograph, rich in history and emotion, is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's resilience and longing for connection. Add this meaningful piece to your home or office decor and let the story of hope and perseverance unfold.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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
Writing Home - Vietnam: A Moment of Humanity Amidst the Chaos of War This poignant photograph captures a young North Vietnamese soldier, taken prisoner during the tumultuous Vietnam War, as he writes a letter home. The image, taken in the 1970s, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the enduring power of communication to bridge the divide between the battlefield and the hearth. The soldier's intense concentration is palpable as he carefully crafts his words, oblivious to the bullets that have pierced the wall behind him. The holes in the wall serve as a stark reminder of the violence that surrounds him, yet they do not deter him from his task. Instead, they fuel his determination to connect with his loved ones, to share news of his experiences, and to offer reassurances of his safety. The photograph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of communication. It is a reminder that even in the most trying of circumstances, people find ways to connect with one another, to share their stories, and to maintain the bonds that sustain them. The image is a powerful one, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion, and inviting us to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families during times of war. It is a reminder that behind every soldier, there is a family, waiting anxiously for news, and that every letter home is a precious link in the chain of love and support that binds them together.
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