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Poster Print : The Horrors of Home
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The Horrors of Home
A Captain, home on leave during World War I returns to his tranquil countryside village to discover it is now a hub of industry complete with belching chimneys, manufacturing armaments for the war. A home from home really
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Armaments Chimneys Complete Country Side Discover Horrors Leave Manufacturing Returns Tranquil Belching
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the poignant contrast of war and peace with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'The Horrors of Home' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the shocking transformation of a tranquil countryside village into a bustling industrial hub, producing armaments for the front lines. As a weary Captain, fresh from the battlefields of World War I, returns home to find his idyllic haven forever changed, this poster serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of war. Order now and bring this evocative piece of history into your home or office."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
The Horrors of Home" captures the stark contrast between the peaceful countryside village that a Captain left behind when he went off to fight in World War I, and the industrialized war machine it has become upon his return. The once tranquil landscape is now dominated by belching chimneys and bustling factories manufacturing armaments for the war effort.
The Captain's shock and disbelief are palpable as he takes in the sight before him - a far cry from the idyllic home he remembers. The village, once a haven of peace and serenity, is now transformed into a hub of industry dedicated to supporting the war.
This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on not just those who fight on the front lines, but also on their loved ones back home. The horrors of conflict extend far beyond the battlefield, reaching even into the heart of rural communities like this one.
As we look at this historical photograph from 1918, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during times of war. It is a sobering reflection on how quickly our familiar surroundings can be altered by forces beyond our control.
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