Ye Booke of Austen Allen - WWI scene (Ex Libris)
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Ye Booke of Austen Allen - WWI scene (Ex Libris)
Ye Booke of Austen Allen - First World War scene. (Ex Libris). Commemorative Art
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Allen Austen Commemorative Commemorativeart First Libris
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Ye Booke of Austen Allen: A First World War Scene - An Ex Libris Commemorative Artwork This evocative Ex Libris print, titled "Ye Booke of Austen Allen: A First World War Scene," transports us back to the tumultuous era of the First World War. The intricately detailed image depicts a soldier in uniform, his gaze fixed on an open book nestled in the crook of a tree. The book, titled "Austen Allen," appears worn and weathered, its pages yellowed with age. The soldier's uniform bears the insignia of the British Army, and the background is filled with the somber hues of a war-torn landscape - barbed wire, trenches, and the ruins of a once-proud castle. The Ex Libris, or bookplate, format lends an air of antiquity and personal history to the artwork. The phrase "Ye Booke of Austen Allen" is inscribed in elegant script at the top, while the soldier's name and the date "1914-1918" are inscribed below. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring power of literature to transport us to other times and places. The First World War, also known as the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918 and was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. Millions of soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded, and the war had a profound impact on the political, social, and cultural landscape of Europe and the world. This commemorative artwork pays tribute to the bravery and resilience of those who lived through the war and the enduring power of literature to provide comfort, solace, and inspiration.
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