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WWI Trench Art

My collection of WWI trench art. All items were bought in France. Despite the name, most trench art was not actually done in the trenches. It was done by wounded soldiers in the hospital, prisoners or even by soldiers after the end of the war. Most of the motifs are nature themed- flowers, trees, leaves and animals.
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Curated by
Beth Kolb
a metal vase sitting on top of a colorful table cloth
Background Plain
Trench Art
Brass Shell
Vine Pattern
Plain Bands
Nature Themed
Floral Vine
French Art
Brass
Trench art made from a WWI German brass shell casing. 17cm in diameter and 11cm tall. Repousse floral vine pattern with a pin hammered background. Plain band at the top with a fluted edge finish. Marks visible on the base read " Patronsfabrik MRZ 172 1915 KC11"
an old french poster showing a man working
Wilfred Owen
Hand Carved Walking Sticks
Hospital Stay
Job Training
Buy Wall Art
Second Story
Historical Characters
Historical Maps
Founded in 1914, the aim of " The Wounded to Work" is to bring the benefits of work to the wounded during their hospital stay, to prepare them during their convalesence to exercise a profession in business, agriculture or industry after they are released from service. Ladies working with this association teach the wounded simple tasks right within the hospital. The necessary materials are furnished free of charge. The wounded may give the objects they create to the association and will be paid.
two metal containers sitting on top of a wooden floor next to each other, one has a screwdriver in it
Art
Lighter made from a shell casing. Probably French from 1916.
an old brass lighter sitting on top of a colorful cloth
Shells
Soldier
Lighter made from brass shell casing. Possibly French 1916.
a close up of a metal object with writing on it and flowers in the background
Animals
A Signature
The Artist
Markings on the base of one of the crimped vases. The strange symbol on the right is possibly a signature by the artist? Or random scratches?
three men are sitting in the grass and one is holding an object with his hand
Art Facts
Black Watches
Flanders Field
Western Front
Historic Photos
Historical Photos
First World
Belgian soldiers making trench art in 1918
a metal vase sitting on top of a colorful table cloth
French art made from a WWI German brass shell casing. 17cm in diameter and 11cm tall. Repousse floral vine pattern with a pin hammered background. Plain band at the top with a fluted edge finish. Marks visible on the base read " Patronsfabrik MRZ 172 1915 KC11"
two golden vases sitting on top of a table
France
A Monogram
Monogram
Vase
Set of matching vases. WWI trench art from France. Crimped middles. Scalloped and fluted top. Spaces left blank...Probably for a monogram that was never added.