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Peronne - The Somme and the outskirts of the town
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Peronne - The Somme and the outskirts of the town
Peronne - The Somme and the outskirts of the town from Prince Ruprechts HQ, January 1919, by 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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Ambulance Cold Driver Ernest Friends Headquarters Information Ministry Neac Official Outskirts Peronne Procter Somme Topographical Unit 1919 January Ruprecht
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Peronne - The Somme and the Outskirts of the Town (January 1919)": A hauntingly beautiful and poignant painting by Ernest Procter capturing the desolate winter landscape of Peronne, a town in the Somme region of France, following the end of the First World War. The painting, created in January 1919, depicts the outskirts of the town as seen from Prince Ruprecht's Headquarters. Procter, an ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit from 1916 to 1917, and later an official war artist for the Ministry of Information from 1918 to 1919, masterfully portrays the somber reality of the aftermath of the devastating conflict. The painting captures the stark contrast between the barren, snow-covered landscape and the ruins of the town, with the imposing Prince Ruprecht's Headquarters standing defiantly in the distance. The winter chill and the sense of isolation are palpable, as the town's buildings are reduced to mere shadows of their former selves. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and loss that marked the Western Front during World War I. Ernest Procter's "Peronne - The Somme and the Outskirts of the Town (January 1919)" is a valuable historical document and an important work of art that offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of one of the most significant events in world history. The painting invites us to reflect on the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This painting is a testament to Procter's exceptional talent as an artist and his ability to capture the essence of a place and a moment in time. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving historical records and the role that art can play in helping us understand and remember our past.
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