A French and a British sailor clasping hands in front of the spirit of Lord Nelson; representing Anglo-French naval cooperation in World War I. Colour process print, 191-.
- Date:
- [between 1914 and 1918?]
- Reference:
- 2059558i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work
Publication/Creation
London (13 Grays Inn Road, W.C.) : A. G. & Co., Ltd. [G. Ajelli & Co], [between 1914 and 1918?] (Printed in England)
Physical description
1 postcard : process print ; 13.8 x 8.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
La carte "Olio". Procédé bréveté de la maison. Serie no. 0350/I.
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "World War I period romanticised patriotism: the French and British navies clasping hands in an Entente Cordiale, the white cliffs of Dover in the background, Lord Nelson looking down approvingly from heaven, meaning that all previous hostilities are forgiven (Trafalgar)".
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2059558i
Creator/production credits
The author of the painting is indicated in an indistinct signature, possibly with surname Scott
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Romantic fantasy and comic postcards
Location Status Access Closed stores