Fine Art Print : Cartoon, The bad cloud, WW1
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Cartoon, The bad cloud, WW1
Cartoon, The bad cloud, showing a cloud of gas billowing across the battlefield, just as the French soldiers are preparing to charge. Their leader orders them to put on their gas masks before moving forward. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14187609
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Attack Battlefield Bayonet Billow Billowing Charge Chemical Chemicals Cloud Mask Masks Order Prepare Preparing Rifle Trench Trenches
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating 'The Bad Cloud' fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative cartoon, created during World War I, depicts a sinister cloud of gas looming over the battlefield as French soldiers prepare to charge. The powerful imagery of this print transports you back in time, offering a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse into history. Add this exceptional piece to your collection and bring a touch of historical significance and artistic flair to your home or office space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.6cm (21" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Bad Cloud: A Harbinger of Death in the Trenches of WWI (1915) This haunting cartoon, titled "The Bad Cloud," captures the ominous and deadly reality of the First World War battlefield in 1915. The image portrays a billowing green gas cloud, oozing menacingly across the landscape, as French soldiers in blue uniforms huddle in their trenches, preparing for an attack. Their determined leader, brandishing a sword and giving orders, urges his men to don their gas masks before advancing. The use of chemical weapons during WWI marked a significant turning point in the nature of warfare. The introduction of poisonous gases, such as chlorine and mustard gas, added a new and terrifying dimension to the battlefield. The cloud in this cartoon symbolizes the indiscriminate and deadly nature of these weapons, which could strike down soldiers on both sides, regardless of rank or nationality. The soldiers' hurried preparation to put on their masks underscores the urgency and fear that accompanied the use of these weapons. The masked faces and tense expressions on the soldiers' faces convey the stark reality of the situation: the line between life and death was often a thin one on the Western Front. This powerful cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who fought, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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