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Our Soldiers: how they are Made and Mended
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Our Soldiers: how they are Made and Mended
A series of intricate images by silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley showing scenes on the Western Front in a mounted regiment followed by the transportation of an injured officer to hospital and from there to peaceful recuperation in a garden at home
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Blighty Charge Convalescence Convalescent Harry Injured Lawrence Mended Mounted Nurse Nurses Oakley Patient Recuperation Regiment Rest Wounded Made Ww 1
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Our Soldiers - How They Are Made and Mended
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- A Visual Narrative of War, Healing, and Hope by H.L. Oakley This series of silhouette images by renowned artist H.L. Oakley offers a poignant and intricate portrayal of life on the Western Front during World War 1. The first image in this sequence depicts a mounted regiment charging into battle, their silhouetted forms evoking a sense of bravery and determination. The soldiers, a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of Oakley's art, are rendered with an almost ethereal beauty, their silhouettes contrasting starkly against the chaotic backdrop of war. The second image in this series shifts the focus from the battlefield to the transportation of an injured officer to the hospital. The silhouette of a horse-drawn ambulance, its wheels turning in the mud, carries the wounded officer, his silhouette small and vulnerable amidst the larger forms of the horses and the driver. The image underscores the harsh realities of war and the importance of medical care for those who bear its brunt. The third and final image in this series depicts the officer in a peaceful garden at home, recovering from his injuries. The silhouette of a nurse, her form tender and nurturing, attends to him, while a doctor, his silhouette distinguished by his stethoscope, examines him. The officer, now a patient, is surrounded by the tranquility of nature, his silhouette a reminder of the healing power of rest and recuperation. These evocative silhouettes, created by H.L. Oakley in 1916, offer a unique and poignant perspective on the events of World War 1. From the charge of the soldiers on the Western Front to the peaceful convalescence of the wounded officer, these images capture the essence of the human experience during a time of great upheaval. The series, titled "Our Soldiers: How They Are Made and Mended," serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the importance of care and compassion in times of war.
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