Poster Print : Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1914 WW1
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Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1914 WW1
The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1914 with an illustration by Samuel Begg showing a British soldier holding a huge, steaming Christmas pudding decorated with Allied flags and holly. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14235051
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Allied Begg Cheerful Festive Holly Jolly News Pudding Samuel Seasonal Tommies Tommy Trenches
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating poster prints, featuring the iconic Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1914 cover by Samuel Begg from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of Christmas during wartime, with a British soldier holding a colossal, steaming Christmas pudding adorned with Allied flags and holly. Relive history with this poignant and intricately detailed design, perfect for adding character to any room or workspace. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 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 evocative illustration, taken from the Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1914, captures the unexpected spirit of Christmas amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I. The illustration, created by renowned artist Samuel Begg, depicts a British soldier holding a massive, steaming Christmas pudding, decorated with Allied flags and holly, in the trenches. The jolly and cheerful scene stands in stark contrast to the grim reality of the war, which had been raging for less than a year at this point. The image is a poignant reminder of the unwavering human spirit that found a way to celebrate the festive season despite the horrors of the battlefield. The soldiers, known as "Tommies," are seen gathered around the soldier, sharing in the holiday cheer. The use of Allied flags adds a sense of unity and camaraderie among the troops. The illustration, published in December 1914, was a welcome respite from the daily news of the war and served as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a reason to celebrate. The festive pudding, a traditional British dish, symbolizes the hope and comfort of home, bringing a touch of normalcy to the soldiers' lives. As we look at this image today, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the First World War and the importance of cherishing the holiday season with our loved ones. The illustration is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the ability to find joy and hope in even the most challenging circumstances.
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