Boys with Toy Gun, Washington D.C. (1943) by Esther Bubley - Historic Photo Print (Framed)

Capture a startling and deeply resonant moment from the American home front with this 1943 photograph by Esther Bubley. In the shadow of a high school cadet drill, two young boys engage in a game that chillingly mirrors the adult world of conflict. This photograph is a profound piece of social documentary, raising timeless questions about childhood, innocence, and the culture of war.

A Powerful Juxtaposition: The image masterfully contrasts the mock violence of children's play in the foreground with the organized military drills of the cadets in the background.

Historic WWII Document: Taken for the Office of War Information, this photo offers a rare and unsettling glimpse into how the atmosphere of World War II permeated the lives of children.

Masterful Composition: By legendary photographer Esther Bubley, this work uses layers of action to tell a complex story about learned behavior and a society at war.

Thought-Provoking Art: More than a historical snapshot, this photograph is a piece of social commentary that remains relevant and powerful decades later.

Perfect For: A study, library, gallery wall, or office. It is an exceptional gift for historians, sociologists, photographers, and anyone who appreciates art that is both historically significant and intellectually challenging.

Did You Know? Esther Bubley, one of the leading female photojournalists of her time, took this photo as part of a series documenting life in Washington D.C. during the war. While other images focused on patriotism and industry, this one captures a more complex and disquieting aspect of the home front experience.

Product Specifications:

• Art Style: Documentary Photography, Photojournalism, Social Realism
• Subject: American History, WWII, Childhood, Social Commentary
• Color Palette: Black and White
• Mood: Unsettling, Poignant, Cautionary, Reflective
• Era: 1940s (1943)
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
  
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
  
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
  
• Lightweight
  
• Acrylite front protector
  
• Hanging hardware included
  
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
  
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia
  
  
  
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  EU Warranty: 2 years
  
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