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Drawing Lots for Christmas Leave, WW1
Illustration by Samuel Begg in the Illustrated London News Christmas Number for 1916 showing British soldiers on the Western Front drawing lots out of a steel helmet to decide who gets Christmas leave. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14166622
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Begg Festive Leave Lots News Samuel
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the evocative illustration, "Drawing Lots for Christmas Leave, WW1" by Samuel Begg from Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant image, originally published in the Illustrated London News Christmas Number in 1916, captures the essence of the holiday spirit amidst the harsh realities of war. Our premium metal prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also a testament to history. Each print is meticulously printed on high-quality aluminum sheets using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will last a lifetime. Bring this piece of history into your home and start a conversation with our unique and captivating WW1 Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the spirit of Christmas brought a momentary respite from the horrors of war. In this poignant illustration by Samuel Begg, published in the Illustrated London News Christmas Number for 1916, British soldiers huddle around a makeshift fire, their faces etched with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The soldiers reach out to draw lots from a steel helmet, the chosen few to be granted the precious gift of Christmas leave. The drawing of lots was a wartime tradition that dates back to ancient times, and was used to decide various matters, from who would carry out dangerous tasks to who would enjoy a brief reprieve from the front lines. In this case, the lots determined which soldiers would be allowed to return home for the festive season, bringing joy to their families and loved ones, and providing a brief respite from the horrors of the battlefield. The illustration captures the stark contrast between the festive spirit of Christmas and the grim reality of war. The soldiers, bundled up against the winter cold, hold on to their meager possessions, while the fire crackles and pops, casting flickering shadows on their faces. The steel helmet, a symbol of protection in the face of danger, is now used as a vessel for hope and anticipation. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War, and the importance of cherishing the moments of joy and connection that can be found even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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