Antique Framed Print : Cartoon, Complaining to the cook, WW1
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Cartoon, Complaining to the cook, WW1
Cartoon, Complaining to the cook. A group of soldiers throw their soup away in disgust -- the cook explains that hes had no previous experience of cooking. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14314010
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Baionnette Carrots Joke Joking Laundry Puddle Vegetables
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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
"In the muddy trenches of the Western Front during World War I, a group of disgruntled soldiers huddle around a pot of soup, their faces contorted in disgust. One soldier, holding a blue baionnette, complains to the cook, a young man in a white apron, who looks back at him with a bewildered expression. The soldiers' uniforms are caked with mud, and their expressions convey a mixture of frustration and hunger. The pot of soup sits on a makeshift stove, surrounded by piles of dirty laundry and carrots and other vegetables. The cook, with a shrug, explains that he has no previous experience in cooking. The soldiers' comradery is evident as they share a laugh at the situation, despite their hunger. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in the trenches, where even the most basic tasks, like cooking, could be a challenge. The cartoon, with its humorous take on a common wartime experience, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the First World War." This image captures the spirit of camaraderie and resilience among soldiers during the First World War. Despite the hardships they faced, they found ways to find humor in their situation and support each other. The cook's inexperience with cooking adds to the humor of the scene, but it also highlights the challenges of the war and the importance of making the best of a difficult situation. The soldiers' uniforms and the piles of dirty laundry and vegetables in the background add to the authenticity of the scene, making it a valuable historical document.
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