Canvas Print : War atrocities
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War atrocities
War atrocities. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon struggling to find humor in war with a Metropolitian Opera Star greeted with applause by the enemy; a woman fretting over the escalating cost of perfume; a young student finds it senseless to study geography - Its going to be changed anyhow!; a German man asking a French man vat vould be a good Cherman name for Paris?; and two men suspecting a dachshund of German spying!. Date 1914 October 17. War atrocities. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon struggling to find humor in war with a Metropolitian Opera Star greeted with applause by the enemy; a woman fretting over the escalating cost of perfume; a young student finds it senseless to study geography - Its going to be changed anyhow!; a German man asking a French man vat vould be a good Cherman name for Paris?; and two men suspecting a dachshund of German spying!. Date 1914 October 17
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Media ID 7350096
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the powerful impact of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the thought-provoking illustration, "War Atrocities," from Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant vignette cartoon, depicting a Metropolitan Opera Star greeted with applause by the enemy and a woman fretting over the escalating costs of war, offers a stark reminder of the human toll of conflict. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this powerful image to life, adding depth and texture to any space while sparking meaningful conversation. Order yours today and make a statement in your home or office."
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
October 17, 1914: A Dose of Dark Humor Amidst the Chaos of War This poignant and thought-provoking cartoon, published in Puck magazine on October 17, 1914, captures the absurdity and disillusionment that came with the onset of World War I. The illustration, titled 'War Atrocities,' depicts a vignette of everyday life turned upside down in the midst of war. At the center of the scene, a Metropolitan Opera Star is greeted with enthusiastic applause by enemy soldiers, a stark contrast to the adoration she once received from her audience. Nearby, a worried woman frets over the escalating cost of perfume, a luxury item now considered a frivolous expense in the face of war. A young student, holding a geography book, looks perplexed as he contemplates the senselessness of studying a subject that seems destined to change. In the background, a German man engages a French man in a playful banter, asking what a good German name would be for Paris. The exchange, filled with lightheartedness, belies the underlying tension between the two nations. And in a scene that is both comical and alarming, two men suspect a dachshund of German spying, a testament to the paranoia and suspicion that had begun to permeate society. This powerful and prescient cartoon serves as a reminder of the strange and surreal ways in which war impacts everyday life, and the human capacity to find humor and levity even in the darkest of times.
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