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Study for Ceiling painting in the Great Hall of the Institute of Civil Engineers, c
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Study for Ceiling painting in the Great Hall of the Institute of Civil Engineers, c
2627039 Study for Ceiling painting in the Great Hall of the Institute of Civil Engineers, c.1919 (oil on canvas) by Sims, Charles (1873-1928); 45.5x109.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1920 Sims was commissioned to decorate the ceiling of the Institute of Civil Engineers in Great George Street, Westminster.
A figure of Victory swoops down, surrounded by a billowing Union Jack and holding the victors laurels, although it also serves as a wreath for the dead. At the edges people crane their necks to peer upwards, as people looking up at the ceiling would do, and a biplane, emblem of modernity crosses the composition.); eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23443346
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1st World War Airplane Biplane Personification Plane Union Jack War Effort Wreath 1914 1918 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918
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This print showcases Charles Sims' "Study for Ceiling painting in the Great Hall of the Institute of Civil Engineers" from around 1919. The artwork, created with oil on canvas, measures 45.5x109.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. In this piece, Sims depicts his commission to decorate the ceiling of the Institute of Civil Engineers in Westminster's Great George Street back in 1920. At its center, a figure representing Victory gracefully descends while surrounded by a billowing Union Jack flag and clutching laurels symbolizing triumph. Interestingly, these same laurels also serve as a wreath honoring those who lost their lives during war. The composition is filled with intricate details that capture both historical significance and modernity. People at the edges crane their necks upwards, mirroring how visitors would gaze upon the actual ceiling itself. Additionally, Sims includes a biplane soaring across the scene—a powerful emblem of progress and technological advancement. This artwork evokes strong themes related to war efforts and victory during World War I (also known as The Great War). It beautifully combines elements such as soldiers, engineering symbolism, personification through Victory's representation, and patriotic imagery like the Union Jack flag. Overall, this painting serves as an exceptional tribute to both past sacrifices and human achievements—an artistic masterpiece that encapsulates an important era in history.
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