Canvas Print : British soldiers washing in swamp, Somme, WW1
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British soldiers washing in swamp, Somme, WW1
British soldiers washing and cleaning up in a swamp on the Somme, Western Front, during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14126870
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Clean Cleaning Makeshift Somme Swamp Wash Washing
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this evocative image of British soldiers washing in a swamp during the Somme campaign of World War One. Drawn from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this poignant photograph offers a powerful glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and authentic tones of this historic image. Perfect for adding depth and character to any room, these prints make for a compelling conversation starter and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
Amidst the mud and chaos of the Western Front during World War One, British soldiers found momentary respite from the relentless fighting in the form of a makeshift washing station nestled in a swamp near the Somme River. Circa 1916, in this poignant photograph, weary soldiers are seen washing and cleaning up, their uniforms caked with grime and dirt. The water, drawn from the murky depths of the swamp, is scooped up in buckets and poured over their bodies, providing a temporary relief from the filth and grime that had become an inescapable part of their daily lives. The soldiers, some with expressions of exhaustion, others with a glint of determination in their eyes, stand shoulder to shoulder, united in their shared experience of the horrors of war. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of trench warfare and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image, captured in the midst of the Great War, offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and sacrifices made by the British soldiers on the Western Front.
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