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A dugout at Ovilliers, by Richard Carline, WW1
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A dugout at Ovilliers, by Richard Carline, WW1
A dugout at Ovilliers, by Richard Carline, Somme area, First World War.
1918
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Area Bottle Bottles Carline Dugout Ovillers Somme Trench Trenches
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A hauntingly poignant image of a dugout at Ovilliers, in the Somme area of France, during the final months of the First World War. Painted by British artist Richard Carline in 1918, this evocative work captures the harsh realities of life in the trenches. The dimly lit dugout, with its makeshift furniture and scattered bottles, serves as a shelter for weary soldiers, providing a brief respite from the horrors of the battlefield. The muted colors and somber mood of the painting reflect the desolation and despair that pervaded the Western Front during this period. The soldiers, unseen but implied by the discarded uniforms and equipment, are a reminder of the human cost of the conflict. Carline's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene, creating a powerful and moving representation of life in the trenches during the Great War.
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