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Barrack Life
Scenes from the officers quarters of a British regiment, circa 1850. These include drunken carousing and a pasttime known as cockfighting. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795364
© 2008 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our 'Barrack Life' poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This evocative image by Hulton Archive transports you to the officers' quarters of a British regiment in the mid-19th century. Witness the lively camaraderie and pastimes of a bygone era, as soldiers engage in drunken carousing and the popular pastime of cockfighting. Add this captivating piece of history to your walls and bring a touch of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.6cm (23.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
Barrack Life - A Glimpse into the Wild Officers' Quarters of a British Regiment, Circa 1850
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from the Hulton Archive takes us back in time to witness the raucous and lively atmosphere within the officers' quarters of a British regiment during the mid-19th century. The image captures an array of scenes that depict both exuberance and debauchery. In one corner, we see men engrossed in a game of cockfighting, their faces filled with excitement as they cheer on their feathered combatants. Meanwhile, another group is gathered around a table adorned with food and drink, celebrating merrily amidst clinking glasses and hearty laughter. The room pulsates with energy as these officers indulge in revelry after days spent serving their country. The photograph showcases not only the camaraderie among these military men but also sheds light on some less savory aspects of barrack life. Some figures appear visibly intoxicated, standing unsteadily or engaging in drunken carousing. This candid snapshot offers an intriguing glimpse into how these soldiers sought solace from the rigors of military duty through moments of celebration and release. Through this historical lens, we are reminded that even those who serve must find ways to unwind and let loose amidst challenging circumstances. It serves as a testament to human nature's need for connection, joy, and respite – regardless of time period or occupation.
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