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Woman Power
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Woman Power
An illustration from the Bystander in 1918, showing the power of women as rays of light, apparently from a pair of female eyes shine upon a soldier. It has the description of loves searchlights, as there is a woman in military uniform with wings, behind the womans eyes.
1918
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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In the midst of the fogs and mists of the First World War battlefield, the profound power and love of women shone like searchlights, piercing through the darkness and uncertainty. This evocative illustration, published in The Bystander in 1918, depicts a woman in military uniform, her gaze intense and resolute, her eyes transformed into radiant beacons of light. The image is reminiscent of the searchlights used during the war to illuminate the night sky, providing guidance and safety to soldiers on the front lines. Behind the woman's eyes, a figure of a woman with wings emerges, symbolizing the ethereal and nurturing qualities of women. The rays of light emanating from her eyes illuminate a soldier, offering him comfort and hope amidst the chaos of war. The image is a testament to the enduring power of love and the strength of women, who continued to support their loved ones on the front lines and keep the home front running during the tumultuous years of the First World War. This powerful and moving illustration, a reminder of the indomitable spirit of women during wartime, is a poignant and inspiring representation of the depth of love and the power of the human spirit.
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