Antique Framed Print : A cat and her family in the Trenches - WWI
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A cat and her family in the Trenches - WWI
A cat and her family in the Trenches. The only inhabitants of a ruined farm near the front line. (The cat had evidently been hit by a shell fragment for one of its paws was missing). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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Media ID 14152012
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Corps Evidently Fragment Gibson Herbert Inhabitants Missing Northumbrian Paws Regiments Ruined Sergeant Shell Trenches
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Amidst the devastation and chaos of the Western Front during World War I, a cat and her family found solace in the ruins of a farm near the trenches. The cat, evidently a beloved inhabitant of the area, had been hit by a shell fragment, as one of her paws was missing. Despite the harsh conditions and the constant danger, the cat's resilience and determination to survive mirrored that of the soldiers who fought in the trenches. In this poignant image, 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, is seen tenderly caring for the injured feline. Born in September 1889, Gibson was one of the many brave men and women who served on the front lines during the Great War. His compassionate act towards the cat highlights the human connection that existed between the soldiers and the animals they encountered in the trenches. This historical photograph, taken during World War I, is a testament to the enduring bond between humans and animals, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the animals during the war, and the resilience and strength that carried them through. This photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing only through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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