Fine Art Print : Patient in Bed 29 Quex Park VAD Hospital
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Patient in Bed 29 Quex Park VAD Hospital
Photograph of a patient (name unkown) in Bed 29 in C Ward at Quex Park VAD Hospital during the First World War. The man has suffered a severe wound to his right hand or arm, which is heavily bandaged and resting on a pillow. A table close by the bed has things he needs close at hand - including a Red Cross mug or cup, cigarettes and matches. Some clothing is piled on a chair; a towel is hanging over the bed head. A medical record sheet is hanging from the foot of the bed. Beside him can be seen one of the display cases in the room, which was (and still is) a gallery of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Behind the bed screens protect the glass of a floor to ceiling case, built to house a natural history diorama. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14305210
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of 'Patient in Bed 29, Quex Park VAD Hospital' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the First World War, as a soldier lies in C Ward, his expression etched with pain and resilience. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and authentic reproduction of this powerful historical image. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office and ignite meaningful conversations with this unique and thought-provoking addition to your collection.
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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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
This poignant photograph captures the moment of respite for a soldier named unknown in Bed 29 of C Ward at Quex Park VAD Hospital during the First World War. The man, his face a mask of pain and fatigue, cradles his heavily bandaged right hand or arm on a pillow. A table next to his bed holds essential items within reach - a Red Cross mug or cup, cigarettes, and matches. Clothing is piled on a chair, and a towel hangs over the bed head. A medical record sheet is attached to the foot of the bed, a testament to the care and attention he is receiving. The room's decor reflects the unique character of Quex Park VAD Hospital, which opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. Run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, the hospital was commanded by Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park. The Powell-Cotton Museum, founded by Major Powell-Cotton, is represented in the room by one of its display cases, a gallery of natural history dioramas. Behind the bed screens, the glass of a floor-to-ceiling case is protected, revealing the wonders of the natural world that once brought solace and wonder to the wounded soldiers of the war. This photograph, taken circa 1916, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a soldier in recovery, the care he received, and the small comforts that made his time in the hospital bearable. It stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the resilience of those who endured.
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