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Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez, WW1
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Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez, WW1
Ablain St. Nazaire - plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez. By Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA (1869-1935), Machine Gun Corps
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Corps Dame Handley Nazaire Notre Plain Read Topographical Ablain Lorette Souchez
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Ablain St. Nazaire - Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez" is a captivating and historically significant painting by the renowned British artist, Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA (Royal Society of British Artists), created during the tumultuous period of the Western Front in World War I. The painting depicts the expansive and desolate Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from the vantage point of Souchez, a small village located in northern France. The Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette, a vast, open expanse of land, was a strategic location during the war. It was the site of intense fighting between the Allied and German forces, particularly during the Second Battle of Artois in September 1915. The area was characterized by its barren, muddy terrain, making it a challenging environment for soldiers to navigate and fight in. Captain Handley-Read masterfully captures the somber and haunting beauty of the landscape, with its rolling hills, barren trees, and the distant silhouette of Notre Dame de Lorette, a small chapel perched atop a hill. The painting's muted colors and intricate details evoke a sense of melancholy and the raw, unfiltered reality of the war. The painting also offers a glimpse into the military topography of the Western Front, providing a unique perspective on the physical and emotional landscape of the war. The presence of a winding road in the foreground adds a sense of movement and progress, while the distant, smoky horizon serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflict. Captain Handley-Read's "Ablain St. Nazaire - Plain of Notre Dame de Lorette from Souchez" is a poignant and powerful representation of the Western Front during World War I. It offers a glimpse into the history of this significant period, providing a visual record of the landscape and the human experience of war.
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