Framed Print : Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
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Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon. A comment on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Date: 1917
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Artillery Baionnette Cannon Gunner Gunners Humbert Speech Speeches Owner
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic cartoon "The speech is in the cannon" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative WWI-era image comments on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the rich details and vibrant colors of this historical cartoon, making it a striking addition to any home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space, and relive the stories of a bygone era with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the chaotic backdrop of the Western Front during World War I, this poignant cartoon captures the relentless call to arms issued by Charles Humbert, the influential owner of Le Journal newspaper in France. The image depicts a determined Humbert, standing before a cannon with a speech scroll in his hand, as soldiers load their bayonets in the background. The caption above reads, "The speech is in the cannon." This powerful commentary on the frequent speeches urging for more munitions during the war underscores the sense of urgency and the heavy burden placed upon the soldiers at the frontlines. The gunner, who is preparing to fire the cannon, looks weary and disillusioned, reflecting the exhaustion and despair felt by many soldiers during this prolonged conflict. The cartoon, created in 1917, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the weight of responsibility carried by those in positions of power. It underscores the importance of words and the impact they can have on the morale and motivation of those on the frontlines. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the complexities of wartime France and the sacrifices made during the First Great War.
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