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Photographic Print : Cartoon, The Harvest of War, WW1
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Cartoon, The Harvest of War, WW1
Cartoon, The Harvest of War, showing a German general with his head bowed on a battlefield, while the ghosts of dead soldiers march past with agricultural implements, in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: September 1914
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Media ID 32222156
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mar
Agricultural Agriculture Battlefield Bowed Broken Dead Ghost Ghostly Ghosts Harvest Implements Marching Past Scythe Sickle Symbolic Symbolism Tools Wheel
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the poignant history of World War I through the powerful medium of art with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Cartoon, The Harvest of War," is a rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting a German general with a bowed head amidst the ghostly procession of fallen soldiers, each wielding agricultural implements, this evocative cartoon poignantly conveys the harsh realities of war. Add this historical and thought-provoking piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.7cm (12" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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The haunting image captured in this cartoon print, titled "The Harvest of War," transports us back to the early weeks of World War I in September 1914. The scene depicts a German general with his head bowed on a desolate battlefield, surrounded by the ghostly figures of fallen soldiers marching past him. These spectral warriors are armed not with guns and swords, but with agricultural implements such as scythes and sickles.
The symbolism is striking - the broken sword at the general's feet and the wheel of a gun carriage serve as reminders of the futility and devastation wrought by war. The juxtaposition of death and agriculture highlights the grim reality that war reaps its own harvest, one that is far from bountiful.
As we gaze upon this poignant depiction of loss and sacrifice, we are reminded of the great toll that conflicts like WWI exacted on entire generations. The men who once marched bravely into battle now walk as ghosts, their presence a chilling reminder of the horrors of war.
This powerful image serves as a stark historical reminder of the human cost of warfare, urging us to never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their countries.
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