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Ypres, Belgium - Street Artist
A street artist painting in a corner of the Nieuwerk annex of the Cloth Guild Hall, a huge flemish gothic structure era in Ypres, Belgium. This beautiful historic city was devastated during World War One and much of the Cloth Hall was destroyed. Date: 1907
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Annex Arches Belgian Cloth Corner Flemish Painter Paints Parasol Shade Stool Umbrella Ypres 1907
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1907, a street artist is captured in the act of creating a new work of art in the shadow of Ypres, Belgium's Cloth Guild Hall. The artist, seated on a simple stool in the corner of the Nieuwerk annex, uses an umbrella for shade as he applies oil paints to a canvas. The intricate gothic arches of the Cloth Hall loom large in the background, a testament to the rich history and architectural beauty of this Flemish city. Ypres, located in western Belgium, was once a thriving center of the cloth industry during the Middle Ages. However, the city was devastated during World War One, with much of the Cloth Hall and other historic structures destroyed. This photograph, taken over a decade before the war, captures a moment of peace and creativity amidst the grandeur of the city's architectural heritage. The Cloth Guild Hall, also known as the Cloth Hall or the Cloth Weigh House, is a massive Flemish gothic structure that dates back to the late 14th century. The building served as a marketplace and administrative center for the cloth trade, and its impressive size and intricate details reflect the wealth and power of the city during that time. Today, Ypres is a popular tourist destination, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its moving memorials to the soldiers who fought and died in the area during World War One. The street artist in this photograph adds a contemporary touch to the historic scene, reminding us of the enduring power of art to reflect and comment on the world around us.
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