Poster Print : Christmas leave, home from the Grand Fleet 1917
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Christmas leave, home from the Grand Fleet 1917
Sailor home for Christmas, holding his two childrens hands while walking in the snow. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14229324
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the spirit of the holidays past into your home with our stunning selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the poignant image of "Christmas Leave, Home from the Grand Fleet 1917" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the heartwarming moment of a sailor, dressed in his uniform, returning home from the battlefields to be reunited with his two young children in the snow. A beautiful reminder of the enduring power of family and the magic of the Christmas season.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.8cm x 30.3cm (8.2" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the joy and warmth of a rare moment during the harsh realities of the First World War. Taken in 1917, the image shows a sailor, clad in his naval uniform, walking hand in hand with his two young children through a winter wonderland. The snow-covered landscape adds to the idyllic scene, a stark contrast to the battlefields and turmoil of the war. The sailor's expression is filled with love and happiness, as he cherishes the precious time spent with his family during his Christmas leave from the Grand Fleet. The First World War, also known as WWI or the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918. The war brought immense hardships to the homefront, with families separated from their loved ones who were away fighting. Christmas leaves were granted to soldiers and sailors, providing them with a brief respite from the horrors of war and an opportunity to be reunited with their families. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit that endured during the darkest days of the war. It showcases the unwavering love and commitment of a father to his children, even amidst the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. The image stands as a testament to the resilience and fortitude of families during the First World War and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones.
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