Framed Print : Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919
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Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919
Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919. Ernest Procter, ARA NEAC IS (1886-1935), ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit, 1916-1917, and then official war artist for the Ministry of Information, 1918-1919. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14148918
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Ambulance Cloth Driver Ernest Flanders Foot Friends Information Ministry Neac Official Procter Ruin Ruined Topographical Unit Ypres 1919
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the moving and poignant "Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919" framed print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece, painted by Ernest Procter (1886-1935), captures the haunting beauty of Ypres' Cloth Hall in the aftermath of World War I. Procter, a British artist, served as an ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit during the conflict. His firsthand experience infuses this work with a profound sense of history and emotion. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the story of Ypres unfold in your home or office.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and powerful topographical painting by British artist Ernest Procter, capturing the haunting beauty and the enduring legacy of destruction left in the aftermath of the First World War. Procter, an official war artist for the Ministry of Information from 1918 to 1919, created this work following his service as an ambulance driver with the Friends Ambulance Unit from 1916 to 1917. The painting depicts the foot of the Cloth Hall in Ypres, Flanders, Belgium, in November 1919. The Cloth Hall, a historic building in the heart of Ypres, was one of the most iconic structures destroyed during the war. This grand, Gothic edifice, which once housed the cloth merchants of Ypres, now lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought by the conflict. Procter masterfully captures the textures and tones of the ruined building, from the intricate patterns of its stonework to the muted colors of the autumnal landscape. The painting also conveys a sense of hope and resilience, as the people of Ypres begin to rebuild their city. In the foreground, we see a group of men working on the foundations of a new building, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the community. The painting also features a horse-drawn cart, adding a sense of continuity and normalcy amidst the ruins. "Ypres - The foot of the Cloth Hall, November 1919" is a moving and evocative work of art, offering a glimpse into the history and the emotional impact of the First World War. Procter's mastery of light, color, and composition creates a powerful and enduring image, one that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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