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Poster Print : Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red DP180310
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Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red DP180310
Tower of London, London. View from east. Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, a work of installation art placed in the moat of the Tower of London, England, between July and November 2014, commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. It consisted of 888, 246 ceramic red poppies, each intended to represent one British or Colonial serviceman killed in the War. The artist was Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 18127977
© Historic England Archive
Commemoration First World War War Memorial
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning poster prints, featuring the captivating artwork "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" by Lucy Millson-Watkins from Historic England. This powerful image captures the view from the east of the iconic Tower of London in London, where the poignant installation art "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" was placed in the moat between July and November 2014. Each print showcases the breathtaking scene of thousands of ceramic poppies cascading into the water, symbolizing the lives lost during World War I. Bring this moving piece of history into your home or office and let the art inspire and evoke emotion with every glance. Order your Media Storehouse poster print of "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" today.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the poignant installation artwork, "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" which was displayed in the moat of the Tower of London between July and November 2014. Created by artist Paul Cummins with a setting designed by Tom Piper, this remarkable piece commemorated the centenary of World War I. The image showcases an aerial view from the east, revealing a sea of vibrant red ceramic poppies that fill every inch of the moat. Each meticulously crafted poppy symbolizes one British or Colonial serviceman who lost their life during the war – a staggering total of 888,246 individuals. As we gaze upon this powerful scene, we are reminded not only of the immense sacrifice made by those who fought for their country but also of our collective duty to remember them. The sheer scale and beauty of this installation serve as a visual representation of remembrance, evoking emotions that words alone cannot convey. "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" stands as both a commemoration and a war memorial, honoring those who gave everything for future generations' freedom. It serves as a solemn reminder that behind each fallen soldier lies an individual story – hopes extinguished too soon, dreams left unfulfilled. Lucy Millson-Watkins skillfully captures this momentous artwork through her lens, allowing us to reflect on history's impact while inspiring us to strive for peace in our own time.
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