Greetings Card : Cartoon, Russian army on battlefield, WW1
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Cartoon, Russian army on battlefield, WW1
Cartoon, Russian army charging across a battlefield. A Russian man tells a French man that they will soon put paid to the German enemy. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240642
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Allegorical Allegory Allied Allies Angel Angelic Baionnette Battlefield Charging Enemy Friend Friendly Friends Horseback Russians Symbol Symbolic Symbolism Victory Winged Wings
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a charming and historically intriguing design featuring a classic cartoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. This lighthearted illustration portrays a Russian soldier boldly charging across a World War I battlefield, boasting to a French soldier about their impending victory against the German enemy. The humorous and nostalgic scene is sure to bring a smile to the face of history enthusiasts and card recipients alike. Add a touch of wit and nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique and captivating greeting card from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
Amidst the chaos and carnage of the Western Front during World War I in 1916, two soldiers, one Russian and one French, pause momentarily in the midst of their relentless charge against the German enemy. The Russian soldier, clad in a red and white uniform, brandishes his bayonetted rifle and confidently assures his French counterpart, dressed in blue, that their combined forces will soon bring an end to the war. The French soldier, with a flag bearing the tricolor rosette of the French Republic, nods in agreement, their unity and determination evident in their expressions. This powerful and allegorical cartoon, created in 1916, serves as a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and shared resolve among the Allied forces during the First World War. The use of symbolic imagery, such as the winged figure in the background, adds a layer of depth and meaning to the scene, suggesting the presence of divine intervention or the hope for a swift and decisive victory. The horses and their riders, charging forward with determination, further emphasize the intensity and scale of the conflict. As the soldiers and their mounts charge into the distance, the red, white, and blue flags of Russia and France flutter in the wind, a testament to their unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and justice. This evocative and historically significant cartoon offers a glimpse into the spirit of the soldiers who fought on the battlefields of World War I, and serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and triumphs of that pivotal period in history.
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