Greetings Card : German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road, 1917
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German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road, 1917
German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road. The 31st July offensive, 1917, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force. Dyson joined the Army and despite being wounded twice he produced a large number of drawings of Australian soldiers in battle. In 1915, he became an Australian official war artist at the front. Exhibitions of his war cartoons were held in London, and in November 1918 he published Australia at War, which contains some of his finest drawings. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14148388
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31st Australian Drawings Dyson Exhibitions Lieutenant Offensive Official Prisoners Topographical Wytschaete
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the poignant and historical selection from Media Storehouse's Greetings Cards range. This evocative design features "German Prisoners, Wytschaete Road, 1917" by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson, an iconic image from the First World War. Dyson, an Australian Imperial Force soldier, captured this poignant moment on Wytschaete Road during the 31st July offensive in 1917. The haunting image of captured German soldiers, weary and defeated, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war. Share a piece of history with your loved ones as you send a thoughtful and meaningful message with this striking greetings card. Available now at Media Storehouse.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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
This poignant image captures the moment of respite for a group of German prisoners of war as they rest along the Wytschaete Road during the 31st of July Offensive in 1917. The offensive, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was a major engagement of World War I on the Western Front. In this powerful drawing by Lieutenant Will H. Dyson of the Australian Imperial Force, we witness the human side of war, as these enemy soldiers, much like their Allied counterparts, take a brief pause from the horrors of battle. Dyson, an Australian official war artist, joined the Army in 1914 and was wounded twice before being appointed as an official war artist at the front in 1915. His extensive body of work, consisting primarily of cartoons and drawings, provides a unique and poignant perspective of the Australian soldiers' experiences in battle. Exhibitions of Dyson's war cartoons were held in London, and in November 1918, he published "Australia at War," a collection of some of his finest drawings. This work is an essential historical record of the Australian involvement in the First World War and offers valuable insights into the topography, military strategies, and the human condition during this tumultuous period in history. The image of the German prisoners on Wytschaete Road is a poignant reminder of the shared humanity that transcends the boundaries of war, and the importance of documenting the experiences of those who lived through it.
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