Fine Art Print : Women WW1 Womens Land Army
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Women WW1 Womens Land Army
Front cover of The Land Girls Love Story by Bertha Ruck. The Land Girl shares a kiss with a man in Khaki, among the haystacks. Date: circa 1918
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Media ID 14393641
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bertha Emancipation Haystacks Khaki Kiss Movement Shares Struggle Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights Ruck
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a Land Girl sharing a heartfelt moment with a soldier in khaki from The Land Girls Love Story by Bertha Ruck. Originally published circa 1918, this evocative photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online brings to life the spirit of the Women's Land Army during World War I. Add a touch of history and romance to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
Amidst the backdrop of haystacks and the harsh realities of war, a tender moment of love and companionship unfolds between a brave Land Girl and a soldier in khaki. This evocative image graces the cover of "The Land Girls Love Story" by Bertha Ruck, a poignant and heartfelt account of the experiences of women who joined the Women's Land Army during World War I. The Women's Land Army was formed in response to the labor shortage caused by the war, with thousands of women leaving their homes to work on farms and contribute to the war effort. These women, many of whom were also active in the suffrage movement, played a crucial role in the social and political emancipation of women. The struggle for women's rights and gender equality was a central theme of the early 20th century, with the suffragette movement gaining momentum and culminating in the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted some women the right to vote. The Land Girls, like the soldier in this image, were part of a larger narrative of women's empowerment and their growing presence in the social and political fabric of society. Bertha Ruck's "The Land Girls Love Story" offers a unique and personal perspective on this period of history, capturing the emotions, challenges, and triumphs of the women who answered the call to serve their country and claim their place in the world. This image of a Land Girl sharing a kiss with a man in uniform is a testament to the human connections formed amidst the chaos and hardships of war, and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and companionship.
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