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A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania
Somewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors, entertaining Allied troops on the Western Front. Here the entertainers are dressed convincingly in drag. There were a number of troupes including the Whizzbangs, the Verey Lights and The Duds. Date: 1915
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Media ID 11398014
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Actors Audience Behind Concert Concerts Divisional Drag Entertainers Entertaining Fortunino Lines Makeshift Matania Singing Troupe
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the enchanting world of A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania, now available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to somewhere in France during wartime. Witness the magical moment as a concert troupe or divisional entertainment company, a blend of professional and amateur performers, brings joy and respite to soldiers with their captivating performance. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and let its timeless beauty inspire and uplift you.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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A Captivating Moment of Joy and Camaraderie: A Concert Behind the Lines during World War I This evocative black-and-white photograph, titled 'A Concert Behind the Lines,' captures a unique and heartwarming moment during the tumultuous years of the First World War. The image, created by renowned Italian war artist Fortunino Matania in 1915, depicts a makeshift concert taking place somewhere in France. The scene unfolds as a concert troupe or divisional entertainment company, a mix of professional and amateur actors, delights Allied troops with an impromptu performance. The entertainers, dressed in drag, are seen on stage, engrossed in their act, while an attentive and appreciative audience of soldiers looks on, some clapping and others lost in the music. The soldiers' expressions convey a sense of relief and joy, a welcome respite from the harsh realities of life on the Western Front. During the war, various troupes such as the Whizzbangs, the Verey Lights, and The Duds provided entertainment for the troops. These companies brought a sense of normalcy and morale-boosting cheer to the soldiers, often performing in makeshift theaters or even in the open air. The performances ranged from music and comedy to drama and magic, and the entertainers went to great lengths to ensure their audiences were entertained. This photograph, with its poignant depiction of soldiers finding solace in the arts, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and connection even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image is a testament to the power of art and entertainment to bring people together, to lift spirits, and to create memories that last a lifetime.
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