Poster Print : Land Girl cartoon, WWII
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Land Girl cartoon, WWII
" But you don t understand, you silly man? - There was a wasp!" An indignant member of the Womens Land Army argues with an irate farmer after going somewhat off course in a field she is ploughing. Date: 1939
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Media ID 14405718
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Agriculture Driving Effort Farmer Plough Ploughing Sep16 Tractor Wonky
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the charming and humorous cartoon "But you don't understand, you silly man? - There was a wasp!" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful illustration depicts an indignant Land Girl from World War II engaging in a lively argument with an exasperated farmer. The scene captures the spirit and determination of the Women's Land Army, as well as the lighthearted moments that emerged during their service. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautifully printed poster, perfect for adding character to any space.
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.
But you don't understand, you silly man?
EDITORS COMMENTS
An indignant Land Girl passionately argues with an irate farmer, her brow furrowed in determination. In the background, a tractor plows a field, its furrows veering slightly off course. The year is 1939, and the Second World War looms large over this scene. The Women's Land Army, a vital contribution to the British war effort, saw women taking on roles traditionally held by men in agriculture. These brave women, often referred to as Land Girls, worked tirelessly to maintain the country's food production while the men were away fighting. Our Land Girl, her face flushed with exertion, is not deterred by the farmer's disapproval. She points towards the sky, her voice rising above the tractor's engine. "There was a wasp!" she exclaims, her tone impassioned. The farmer, taken aback, looks skeptical. "A wasp?" he repeats, shaking his head. "In a field? In September?" The Land Girl rolls her eyes, exasperated. "Yes, a wasp!" she insists, her voice rising in indignation. "It flew right into my ear! I had to swat it away. I couldn't just let it sting me, could I?" The farmer, now looking amused, nods in understanding. "Fair enough," he concedes, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "Carry on then, love." With a satisfied nod, the Land Girl returns her focus to the tractor, her determination unwavering. The war may have brought challenges, but these women were more than up to the task. Their wonky plowing, like their spirit, was a testament to their resilience and their commitment to the war effort.
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