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The Nijmegen Bridge, Holland, 1946 (oil on canvas)
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The Nijmegen Bridge, Holland, 1946 (oil on canvas)
3087974 The Nijmegen Bridge, Holland, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum
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Crossing the Rubicon - Alex Colville's Haunting Portrait of War-Torn Nijmegen Bridge
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In this powerful oil on canvas painting, Canadian artist Alex Colville captures a poignant moment in time - the aftermath of World War II. The Nijmegen Bridge, once a symbol of Dutch resilience and strength, now lies scarred and battered, its steel beams twisted and tangled like a mangled skeleton. In the foreground, a lone soldier stands vigilantly at attention, his eyes fixed on some distant horizon as if surveying the devastation around him.
The year is 1946, just months after Germany's surrender in May 1945. The war has left its mark on this small Dutch city, with rubble-strewn streets and buildings reduced to ruins. Yet amidst the destruction, there is a sense of quiet determination etched on the faces of those who remain. This photograph print by Alex Colville freezes that moment in time - a testament to human endurance and fortitude in the face of adversity.
As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are transported to a world torn apart by conflict and chaos. And yet, even amidst such desolation, there is beauty - not just in the stark landscape itself but also in the quiet dignity of those who have survived against all odds.
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