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Thoughts of home, WWI postcard drawn by George Ranstead
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Thoughts of home, WWI postcard drawn by George Ranstead
Hand drawn postcard by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, featuring an idyllic scene with flowers, a country church and his sweetheart, summing up the daydreams of many an ordinary British Tommy during the First World War.
circa 1916
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This hand-drawn postcard, titled "Thoughts of Home" by amateur soldier artist George Ranstead, offers a poignant glimpse into the daydreams of an ordinary British Tommy during the First World War. Dated circa 1916, the idyllic scene portrays a quintessential English country church nestled among a blooming garden filled with vibrant flowers. At the heart of the image, a young woman, presumably Ranstead's sweetheart, is depicted in a thoughtful pose, her gaze fixed on the viewer as if sharing a secret. The postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the longing and homesickness felt by many soldiers far from their loved ones and familiar surroundings. The simple yet evocative image of a church, a symbol of community and continuity, further emphasizes the contrast between the peaceful English countryside and the chaotic frontlines of the war. Ranstead's artistry and attention to detail are evident in the intricate rendering of the church's architecture, the delicate petals of the flowers, and the tender expression on his sweetheart's face. This poignant postcard, now a cherished piece from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical narrative of the First World War.
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