Framed Print : The Soldiers Theatre in France, WW1
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The Soldiers Theatre in France, WW1
The Follies, one of numerous entertainment troupes performing for soldiers in France, giving a performance to an audience from an undisclosed division at a converted factory near the British front. The makeshift theatre held nearly 1000 people and, reports The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, so popular have these " Follies" become that another Division has started a similar entertainment. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14139458
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Audience Concert Concerts Converted Entertainers Follies Makeshift Performance Pierrot Troupe Troupes Performing
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print of 'The Soldiers Theatre in France, WW1' from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of joy and respite as The Follies, an entertainment troupe, perform for an audience of soldiers from an undisclosed division. The converted factory near the British front becomes a temporary oasis of entertainment and camaraderie during the harsh realities of war. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of nostalgia and inspiration to your space.
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 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and joy during the harsh realities of the Western Front in 1915. The Soldiers Theatre in France, also known as the Follies, is seen here in full swing as an entertainment troupe puts on a performance for an eager audience of soldiers. The makeshift theatre, converted from a factory near the British front lines, could hold up to 1000 people and had become so popular that another division had started a similar entertainment. The Follies were just one of numerous troupes that brought a much-needed dose of laughter and diversion to the soldiers during the First World War. The stage is set with a pierrot costume, a popular choice for the performers, adding a touch of whimsy and lightheartedness to the scene. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and seated on wooden benches, are fully engaged in the performance, momentarily forgetting the horrors of the battlefield. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News reported on the popularity of these concerts, noting the importance of such entertainment in boosting morale and providing a much-needed distraction from the harsh realities of war. The Follies and other similar troupes played a crucial role in the history of the war effort, bringing a sense of normalcy and joy to the soldiers during their time in the trenches. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and connection even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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