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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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-. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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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

Lettering

La carte "Olio". Procédé bréveté de la maison. Serie no. 0350/I.

Creator/production credits

The author of the painting is indicated in an indistinct signature, possibly with surname Scott

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

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