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WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army
WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915
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Bagpipe Bagpipes Gurkha Gurkhas Musicians Nepalese Piper Pipers Surprising Unusual
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our poignant and historic Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the evocative image "WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print transports you to the Western Front in France during 1915. The hauntingly beautiful image of these four Gurkha pipers, proudly playing their bagpipes against the backdrop of war, is a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the British Indian Army during World War I. Add this striking piece to your wall and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the surprising and unusual sight of four Gurkha pipers playing their bagpipes during the First World War. The image, taken in 1915, shows these Nepalese soldiers of the British Indian Army, clad in their distinctive uniforms and turbaned headgear, as they stand in formation on the Western Front in France. The use of bagpipes, an instrument traditionally associated with Scottish and Irish military units, may seem an unlikely choice for the Gurkhas. However, this musical tradition was adopted by the British Army during the colonial era, and the Gurkhas became renowned for their expertise in playing these pipes. The haunting melody of the bagpipes would have provided a sense of familiarity and continuity for the British soldiers, while also serving as a morale-boosting presence for the troops in the midst of the horrors of war. This image offers a rare glimpse into the multicultural and diverse nature of the British Indian Army during the First World War, and the resilience and adaptability of its soldiers in the face of adversity.
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