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Christmas Day, Cliffe Fort after dinner

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Christmas Day, Cliffe Fort after dinner

Pen & Ink - An episode of Christmas Night 1915 - Acts 1, 2, 3 and 4. On reverse, Watercolour - Christmas Day, Cliffe Fort after dinner.. 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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21017 Acts Amott Battalion Cliffe Dinner Episode Fort Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Private Regiment Regiments Resided Reverse Studied 1895 Upper


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This evocative pen and ink drawing, titled "An episode of Christmas Night 1915 - Acts 1, 2, 3 and 4," depicts a scene of relaxation and camaraderie among soldiers after dinner on Christmas Day at Cliffe Fort. The fort, located in Kent, England, served as a military installation during World War I, and the soldiers in the drawing are believed to be members of the 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment. The reverse of the print features a watercolor scene of Cliffe Fort after dinner on the same day. The artist, Private P. J. Hill, D Company of the same battalion, studied at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art in London before residing at 6 Amott Road in Peckham Rye. Private Hill's intricate pen and ink drawing captures the warmth and conviviality of the soldiers gathered around a table, sharing stories and laughter as they enjoy their holiday meal. The soldiers are dressed in their uniforms, with some smoking pipes or sipping from mugs, while others engage in animated conversation. The watercolor scene on the reverse shows the fort's exterior, with its towering walls and defensive structures bathed in the soft glow of Christmas lights. The fort's peaceful and serene appearance stands in stark contrast to the chaos and turmoil of the war that raged on beyond its walls. This poignant and beautifully rendered artwork offers a glimpse into the lives of soldiers during the holiday season during the First World War, reminding us of the human stories that lie behind the larger historical narrative.

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