Photographic Print : Injured colonial French Soldier (WW1) cared for by nurse
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Injured colonial French Soldier (WW1) cared for by nurse
WW1 - An injured colonial French Soldier (Senegalese?) cared for by a pretty nurse. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 11581819
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Backpack Bandage Bandaged Bandages Bonnet Cared Caring Colonies Compassion Equality Forces Hurt Injured Injury Nurse Pack Rifle Sling Treatment Turban Wounded Racial
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Introducing the poignant and historically significant photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, "Injured Colonial French Soldier (WW1) cared for by nurse." This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a tender moment during the First World War. A colonial French soldier, likely from Senegal, lies injured on a makeshift bed, while a compassionate and dedicated nurse attends to his wounds. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of resilience and care amidst the harsh realities of war. This rights-managed photograph is an essential addition to any collection focusing on military history, World War I, or the role of nurses during times of conflict. Let this powerful image tell a story of courage, healing, and human connection.
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Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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 First World War, a moment of compassion and care is captured in this poignant photograph. Circa 1917, an injured colonial French soldier, possibly from Senegal, sits with a hand to his wounded arm, supported by a makeshift sling. His turbaned head is adorned with the red fez of the Tirailleurs Sénégalais, a testament to his service in the French colonial forces. Nearby, a pretty nurse in a blue uniform and white bonnet tenderly attends to him, her expression one of genuine concern and care. She applies bandages to his injury, her deft hands moving with practiced ease. The soldier's rifle, a reminder of the battlefield, leans against a nearby tree, while a backpack and other supplies lie nearby. This image, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, also speaks to the racial equality that was beginning to emerge in the military. The French army, like many others, had long relied on colonial troops, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the interconnectedness of the global conflict. The nurse's compassionate care for the injured soldier, regardless of race or nationality, is a powerful reminder of the humanity that persisted amidst the horrors of war. This photograph, with its rich historical context, is a testament to the resilience and strength of those who lived through the First World War and the enduring power of care and compassion.
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