Poster Print : Cover design, British Artists at the Front
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Cover design, British Artists at the Front
The Western Front, British Artists at the Front, with a portrait of a soldier by Eric Kennington. Part Four, 1918. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14186310
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring the evocative cover design "British Artists at the Front" by Eric Kennington from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image, dating back to 1918 during Part Four of the Western Front, offers a poignant glimpse into history. The cover art showcases a portrait of a soldier, capturing the raw emotion and resilience of those who served during this pivotal period. Add this historic and captivating poster print to your collection and bring a piece 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 42cm x 53.8cm (16.5" x 21.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover design for the fourth installment of "British Artists at the Front," published in 1918, showcases a powerful and poignant portrait of a soldier by renowned British artist Eric Kennington. The Western Front, the backdrop for this poignant image, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the First World War. Eric Kennington, a prominent figure in the British art scene, was known for his evocative depictions of soldiers during the war. In this portrait, a young soldier gazes intently out from beneath the shadow of his tin helmet, his expression a complex blend of determination, fatigue, and perhaps even a hint of hope. The soldier's uniform is worn and weathered, reflecting the arduous conditions of the battlefield. The cover design for "British Artists at the Front" was part of a series that aimed to showcase the work of British artists who had firsthand experience of the war. These artists captured the raw emotion and unflinching reality of the conflict, providing a unique and valuable record of this pivotal moment in history. The image of the soldier, with the Western Front as a backdrop, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served during World War I. The cover design encapsulates the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the war effort, and stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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