Poster Print : British soldiers during a period of rest - Western Front
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British soldiers during a period of rest - Western Front
Photograph of British soldiers during a period of rest. Men walking past are carrying rifles and towels but no equipment. A variety of headwear is shown, including service caps, cap comforters, pith helmets and glengarrys on two Scottish soldiers. One of 193 British and Allied Official photographs taken on the Western Front during World War One. Mounted on card, some with their original captions. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14170485
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Caps Carry Helmets Knitwear Marching Past Pith Rest Resting Rifles Comforters
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the poignant moments of history with our exclusive range of Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "British soldiers during a period of rest - Western Front." This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a rare moment of respite amidst the harsh realities of war. Observe the soldiers as they stroll past, their relaxed demeanor contrasting with the military precision of their rifles and towels. The diverse headwear, including service caps and cap comforters, adds an authentic touch to this poignant scene. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this striking and thought-provoking poster print.
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 38.8cm (23.4" x 15.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for British soldiers during the harsh realities of the Western Front in World War One, circa 1916. The scene shows a group of weary soldiers taking a break from their duties, with some strolling past in the foreground, carrying rifles and towels but no other equipment. The diverse headwear of the soldiers adds to the image's intrigue, with service caps, cap comforters, knitwear, pith helmets, and Glengarrys adorning the heads of two Scottish troops. The absence of heavy packs and equipment suggests that this may be a brief pause in their marching orders. The soldiers' expressions convey a mix of fatigue, relief, and camaraderie, offering a poignant glimpse into their daily lives during this pivotal period in history. This photograph is one of 193 official images taken on the Western Front during World War One, mounted on card with their original captions, and is an essential addition to any collection dedicated to the history of the First World War.
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