Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print

Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print

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Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
  • Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print
Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print

Futility by Wilfred Owen – WWI Poetry Wall Art – First World War Literary Print

£18.99
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Futility — Wilfred Owen

A quiet and deeply moving interpretation of Wilfred Owen’s First World War poem Futility.

Set beneath the pale winter sun, a fallen soldier lies within a frozen battlefield surrounded by snow, broken trees and barbed wire. Against the muted cream, grey and black landscape, small red poppies provide the only vivid colour.

The minimalist composition reflects the extraordinary simplicity and sadness of Owen’s poem, which begins with the plea:

“Move him into the sun—
Gently its touch awoke him once…”

Rather than depicting the drama of battle, this artwork focuses on its aftermath — stillness, loss and Owen’s questioning of the purpose of war.

Its restrained palette and contemporary historical style make it particularly suited to a study, library, home office, living room, hallway or modern interior.

A thoughtful piece for lovers of Wilfred Owen, English poetry, First World War history and literary art.

Printed to order and carefully packaged for delivery.

 

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