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Leaving Melbourne
1917: Crowds line the dockside in Melbourne, as a troop ship prepares to depart. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11794320
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Leaving Melbourne (1917) - A Glimpse into the Heartache of War
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph captures a significant moment in history as crowds gather along the dockside in Melbourne. The year is 1917, during the tumultuous years of World War I. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Storehouse, our eyes are drawn to a troop ship preparing to depart, leaving behind loved ones and embarking on an uncertain journey. The composition evokes a sense of anticipation mixed with sorrow. Faces filled with emotions line the dockside, bidding farewell to their brave soldiers who are about to embark on a perilous voyage across oceans and continents. The vessel stands tall against the backdrop of an overcast sky, symbolizing both hope and foreboding. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only the sacrifice made by those who serve but also the resilience displayed by their families left behind. It serves as a reminder that war affects not just those directly involved but entire communities torn apart by separation and loss. As we delve deeper into this historical image, it becomes evident that it represents more than just one nation's involvement in war; it encapsulates universal themes of duty, patriotism, love, and longing for home. This photograph transcends borders and speaks to all nations impacted by conflict. Through its stark monochrome aesthetic and powerful subject matter, "Leaving Melbourne" invites us to reflect on the human cost of war while honoring those who have served self
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