Fine Art Print : Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula
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Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula
Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent.. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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Media ID 14151627
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
21017 Amott Battalion Billet Cliffe Fort Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Peninsula Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Topographical 1895 Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Billet at Cliffe Fort. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, with soldiers of the County Of London Regiment taking a moment of respite amidst the rugged landscape of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. Printed on high-quality archival paper, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.7cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Billet at Cliffe Fort: A Soldier's Moment of Respite during the First World War This evocative photograph captures the image of 21017 Private P.J. Hill, a soldier from D Company of the 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment, taking a moment of rest at Cliffe Fort near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. The year was 1917, and the First World War was in full swing. The fort, built in the late 1850s to protect the Thames Estuary from invasion, now served as a temporary barracks for the soldiers. Private Hill, who studied at the Lambeth School of Art located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, London, before the war, found solace in the historic surroundings of the fort. The topographical details of the fort's ruins and the vast expanse of the Thames Estuary can be seen in the background, adding a sense of history and context to the scene. The soldier, dressed in his military uniform, sits on a makeshift billet, a temporary shelter or lodging for soldiers, with his rifle leaning against a wall. The worn-out look on his face and the tired expression in his eyes suggest the physical and emotional toll of the war. Yet, there is a sense of calm and respite in the image, as if the soldier is taking a brief moment to collect his thoughts and recharge before returning to the front lines. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, showcasing the experiences of the soldiers who fought in the First World War and the temporary moments of peace they found amidst the chaos and destruction.
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