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La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Eclatements d'obus turcs de gros calibre, 1915 (1916). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
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La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Eclatements d'obus turcs de gros calibre, 1915 (1916). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
La baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Eclatements d'obus turcs de gros calibre sur les pentes d'Anafarta, dominant la baie de Suvla, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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La Baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Eclatements d'obus turcs de gros calibre" is a captivating watercolor painting by renowned British artist Norman Wilkinson, created in 1916. This masterpiece depicts the Suvla Bay and the Anzac cliffs on the coast of Anafarta, Turkey, during the Dardanelles Campaign of World War I. The painting captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with explosions from Turkish artillery shells illuminating the night sky above the bay. The Anzac forces, a combination of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, had landed at Gallipoli in April 1915, with the intention of securing control of the Dardanelles Straits and opening up a new route to Russia. However, the campaign soon turned into a brutal stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The painting captures the strategic importance of the cliffs, which dominated the bay and provided cover for the Turkish artillery. The explosions in the painting were a regular occurrence during the campaign, with both sides engaging in heavy shelling. The use of color in the painting adds to the sense of drama and intensity, with the bright flashes of light from the explosions contrasting against the dark night sky and the muted tones of the landscape. The Dardanelles Campaign was a significant turning point in World War I, with the failure to secure a victory leading to the eventual withdrawal of the Allied forces in December 1915. Wilkinson's painting provides a powerful visual representation of the brutal realities of warfare during this period, capturing the courage and determination of the soldiers on both sides, as well as the devastating impact of modern weaponry. Overall, "La Baie de Suvla et les Falaises d'Anzac; Eclatements d'obus turcs de gros calibre" is a poignant and evocative work of art, offering a unique insight into the events of the Dardanelles Campaign and the sacrifices made by the soldiers involved.
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