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Horse-drawn transports passing the Cloth Hall, Ypres
Horse-drawn transports passing the Cloth Hall, Ypres. New Years message to every Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer and Man under his command dated 1st January 1918 is included with the painting. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St. Johns Wood And From His Window He Was Able To Watch The Royal Horse Artillery, Which Was His First Contact With Horses. He Was Educated At Westminster And Then Studied At The R.A. Schools. He Worked As An Illustrator At The Graphic, The Tatler And The Illustrated London News. Holiday Served As A Gunner In The Royal Field Artillery On The Western Front During The First World War And He Painted Many Pictures For Army Messes
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1879 Artillery Cloth Command Commissioned Contact Dated Drawn Educated Gilbert Graphic Illustrator Included Johns Message Passing Schools Spent Studied Tatler Transports Warrant Watch Westminster Worked Years Ypres 1937 January
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of horse-drawn transports passing by the Cloth Hall in Ypres on New Year's Day, 1918. The image is accompanied by a poignant message to every Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, and Man under their command, signed by Captain Gilbert Holiday of the Royal Field Artillery. Born in St. Johns Wood, London, Holiday's early life was marked by his proximity to the Royal Horse Artillery, which ignited his fascination with horses. He received his education at Westminster School and went on to study at the Royal Academy Schools. Before joining the military, Holiday worked as an illustrator for various publications, including The Graphic, The Tatler, and The Illustrated London News. In 1914, Holiday enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery as a gunner and was deployed to the Western Front during the First World War. It was during this time that he began to paint, creating many works for army messes. His experiences on the battlefield deeply influenced his art, and he captured the raw emotion and realities of war in his paintings. The horse-drawn transports in this photograph carry the weight of supplies and equipment, essential for the survival of soldiers on the front lines. The Cloth Hall, a historic building in Ypres, stands as a symbol of resilience and continuity amidst the chaos of war. This powerful image, along with Captain Holiday's heartfelt message, serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and endurance of those who served during this pivotal time in history.
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