Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Insomnia, WW1
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cartoon, Insomnia, WW1
Cartoon, Insomnia. A woman sits up in bed, thinking about how she appreciates her husband much more because hes home on leave from the army. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14236444
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Awake Baionnette Bedroom Bedside Clock Cupid Cupids Husband Lamp Leave Pillow Pillows Quilt Sleep Sleeping Thinking Unable Insomnia
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and wit of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating cartoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. Titled "Insomnia, WW1," this thought-provoking image from 1915 depicts a woman pondering her newfound appreciation for her husband's presence during his leave from the army. Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece, now available through Media Storehouse's extensive collection of rights-managed prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.4cm (16" x 19.4")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
In the quiet stillness of a 1915 bedroom, a woman's thoughts are far from slumber as she sits up in bed, her pillows rumpled and disheveled. The soft glow of a bedside lamp illuminates her worried face, the ticking clock adding to her restlessness. Her husband, a soldier in uniform, lies peacefully beside her, the blue jacket and quilted blanket a testament to his recent return from the front lines of the First World War. The image, titled "Insomnia," is a poignant reminder of the emotional turmoil and anxieties that came with the realities of wartime life. The woman's expression is one of deep appreciation and love for her husband's presence, a sentiment shared by countless wives and families during this tumultuous time. This evocative cartoon, created in 1915, offers a glimpse into the domestic sphere of life during the First World War. The image of Cupid, the god of love, lying asleep on the floor, adds a layer of irony to the scene, highlighting the disruption of romantic ideals during wartime. The soldiers' baionnettes, or bayonets, leaning against the wall serve as a stark reminder of the violence and danger that lay just beyond the safety of the home. This poignant and historically significant cartoon, created during the early years of the First World War, offers a poignant reminder of the emotional complexities of wartime life and the enduring power of love and appreciation in the face of adversity.
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