Fine Art Print : Russian Boys playing war games
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Russian Boys playing war games
Two young Russian Boys take sides in this propaganda postcard from the First World War era, one pretending to be the valiant Russian Forces, fighting from behind their defences (foreground, the other being the German army failing to break through. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 11549899
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Brave Cannon Defences Figures Figurines Pretend Pretending Propaganda Toys
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of two young Russian boys engaged in a war game from the First World War era. This propaganda postcard, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the innocence and determination of childhood, set against the backdrop of a larger conflict. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from the First World War era, two young Russian boys engage in an intense game of war, their innocent play mirroring the larger-than-life conflict unfolding on the European battlefields. The image, captured circa 1917, presents a poignant snapshot of childhood during a time of war and the imaginative ways in which children processed the realities of the world around them. The foreground of the photograph shows one boy, dressed in a makeshift Russian uniform, taking a defensive stance behind a toy cannon. His expression is determined and focused, his gaze fixed on the figure of the German soldier, who, in the background, is depicted as struggling to break through the lines. The German soldier, clad in a toy uniform reminiscent of the German army, appears defeated and disheveled. The boys' meticulously crafted toy soldiers and defenses serve as a testament to their dedication and the depth of their involvement in the game. The intricate details of their uniforms, weapons, and fortifications reflect the boys' knowledge of the war and the allegiances of the time. The photograph also underscores the power of propaganda, as the boys' game appears to perpetuate the narrative of the Russian forces as valiant and the German army as weak and failing. This image offers a unique perspective on the historical context of the First World War and the ways in which children processed the events of the time. The boys' playful yet passionate engagement with the game speaks to the complexities of childhood during a time of war and the enduring power of imagination and storytelling.
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