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Holy Island from LNER, 1943 (oil on board)
5925053 Holy Island from LNER, 1943 (oil on board) by Browning, Elizabeth (1806-61); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Holy Island from LNER, 1943.
Oil on board by Elizabeth Browning, 1980 circa.
As a young Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) Corporal, the artist met the sergeant of the Gordon Highlanders in Edinburgh and they travelled together by train to York on the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). The painting depicts them viewing Holy Island from the train corridor. The sergeant was killed the following year, after the D-Day landings in June 1944.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22323898
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This print titled "Holy Island from LNER, 1943" transports us back to a significant moment in history. Painted by Elizabeth Browning in 1980, the artwork depicts a poignant scene during World War II. As an ATS Corporal, Browning met a sergeant from the Gordon Highlanders while stationed in Edinburgh. Together, they embarked on a train journey aboard the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) towards York. The painting showcases the view of Holy Island as seen through the train corridor window. The serene landscape stands in stark contrast to the turmoil of war that surrounded them at that time. Tragically, fate would intervene as the sergeant lost his life after participating in the D-Day landings just one year later. Browning's work not only captures this fleeting moment but also serves as a tribute to her fallen comrade and countless others who made sacrifices during wartime. It reminds us of both the fragility and resilience of human life amidst conflict. Displayed at London's National Army Museum, this oil-on-board masterpiece offers viewers an opportunity for reflection on themes such as transportation, soldiering, women's roles during wartime, death, invasion strategies, and trains themselves – all elements intricately woven into this evocative painting. Through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, we are fortunate enough to have access to this historical gem that encapsulates both personal loss and collective sacrifice within its brushstrokes.
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