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Infantry near Nijmegen, c.1940 (oil on canvas)
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Infantry near Nijmegen, c.1940 (oil on canvas)
CIV214356 Infantry near Nijmegen, c.1940 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); 101.6x122 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum
Media ID 38698004
© © Canadian War Museum / Bridgeman Images
Dyke Manoeuvre March Marching Polder Spit World War Two Wwii
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Infantry near Nijmegen, c.1940
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Alex Colville is a powerful oil on canvas painting that captures the intensity and determination of Canadian soldiers during World War II. The scene depicts a group of infantrymen from the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, likely from The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, marching along a dyke in the Netherlands. The soldiers are shown in mid-stride, their faces set with focus and purpose as they navigate the polder landscape.
The artist's use of muted colors and stark lighting creates a sense of realism and grittiness, drawing the viewer into the midst of this pivotal moment in history. The soldiers' uniforms are worn and weathered, reflecting their grueling journey through enemy-occupied territory. Meanwhile, the surrounding landscape stretches out before them like an endless expanse of mud-soaked terrain.
This painting serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who fought for freedom during one of humanity's darkest hours. It is a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is beauty to be found in human perseverance and camaraderie.
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