Fine Art Print : Watercolour of a billet at Oakwood
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Watercolour of a billet at Oakwood
Watercolour of a billet at Oakwood, dated 20.1.16. On reverse, watercolour and pencil study of a soldier smoking his pipe. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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Media ID 14152487
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
21017 Amott Battalion Billet Dated Kennington Lambeth Lane Oakwood Oswalds Peckham Pencil Pipe Private Regiment Regiments Resided Reverse Studied Study Topographical 1895 Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
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20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This beautiful watercolour painting depicts a billet at Oakwood, dated January 20, 1916. The scene shows soldiers of the 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment, taking a break during their military training. One soldier is seen in the foreground, intently focused on his pipe as he takes a pensive drag. The reverse of the painting reveals a detailed pencil study of the same soldier, adding depth and intrigue to the artwork. The soldier is identified as 21017 Private P.J. Hill, a member of D Company within the battalion. The painting was created by an artist who studied at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art, located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Private Hill's residence in 1895 was recorded as 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London. This painting offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during World War I, providing a topographical and historical record of a bygone era. The use of watercolour adds a soft, ethereal quality to the scene, capturing the essence of a moment in time. The painting is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing through Mary Evans Prints Online. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the experiences of soldiers during the First Great War and the rich history of military regiments.
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