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Original design for Damn the War, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
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Original design for Damn the War, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Original woodcut design for Damn the War, by Frank Brangwyn.
circa 1919
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Brangwyn Damn Frank Postwar Raised Wash Woodcut 1919
Damn the War
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is a powerful and poignant woodcut design created by the renowned British artist Frank Brangwyn during the aftermath of the First World War. Dated circa 1919, this original work of art is a testament to the human cost and emotional turmoil brought about by the devastating conflict. Brangwyn's masterpiece, "Damn the War," depicts a group of soldiers with their arms raised in a defiant gesture, expressing their frustration and anger towards the senseless destruction and loss of life that the war had inflicted upon them. The soldiers' faces are etched with exhaustion, grief, and disillusionment, reflecting the profound impact of the war on their psyches. The woodcut technique used in this design adds a sense of raw, textured energy to the image, enhancing the emotional intensity of the scene. The use of black wash creates stark contrasts and deep shadows, further emphasizing the soldiers' determination and resolve. Brangwyn's "Damn the War" is a powerful anti-war statement that resonated deeply with the public in the 1910s, particularly during the post-war period when the full extent of the war's devastation was becoming clear. The design was widely reproduced and circulated, becoming a symbol of the anti-war movement and a reminder of the human cost of conflict. This original woodcut design for "Damn the War" by Frank Brangwyn is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the emotional and psychological impact of the First World War on those who lived through it. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of art to express and reflect the complexities of the human experience.
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