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Blind Italian soldier - WWI
Italian soldiers blinded during World War One - a poem explaining their fate. Date: circa 1918
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Media ID 7199027
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Aided Amos Blind Blindness Injured Injury Invalid Lost Nurse Poem Sacrifice Sight Struggle Trooper Ultimate Ww 1
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Experience the poignant history of World War One with our exclusive range of Greeting Cards from Media Storehouse. This moving design features a blind Italian soldier, an poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to circa 1918. Send this card to a loved one to express sympathy, support or appreciation, and let the powerful story behind this beautiful, rights-managed print touch their hearts."
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.5cm x 12.5cm (6.5" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaotic backdrop of the Italian front during World War One, circa 1918, this poignant image captures the raw emotion and heart-wrenching reality of the human cost of war. The blinded Italian soldier, his face etched with the lines of age and the weight of unimaginable loss, sits in quiet contemplation, his hands resting on the worn folds of his uniform. The crimson cross of the Italian Red Cross emblem, a symbol of hope and healing, is emblazoned on the bandage that covers his eyes. The fate of this brave soldier, one of countless others who bore the brunt of the war's devastating consequences, is a testament to the ultimate sacrifice made by the Italian troops in the name of freedom and national pride. The loss of sight, a cruel and unforgiving injury, robbed him of the ability to witness the beauty of the world around him, to see the faces of his loved ones, and to experience the simple joys of life. Yet, even in the face of such adversity, hope remains. A kind and compassionate nurse, her expression a mixture of sadness and determination, tenderly aids the soldier, her gentle touch a reminder of the human connection that transcends the horrors of war. As we gaze upon this powerful and evocative image, we are reminded of the profound impact that war has on the lives of individuals and the collective human spirit. The poem inscribed below, penned by an unknown author, encapsulates the poignant and enduring message of hope, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity: "In the darkness of the trench, Where the bullets fly and shells detonate, A soldier lost his sight, In the struggle for the light. But hope remained, In the gentle touch of a nurse's hand, A reminder that even in the depths of despair, The human spirit will always find a way to repair. For though his eyes may be closed, His heart still beats with the courage of the brave, And in the ultimate sacrifice, He found a new way to see the world through faith.
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