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Menin Road, Ypres, by William Hugh Duncan Arthur, WW1
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Menin Road, Ypres, by William Hugh Duncan Arthur, WW1
Menin Road, Ypres, 1917, drawing by William Hugh Duncan Arthur, First World War. Showing a number of disabled British tanks at the Battle of Ypres.
1917
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Arthur Battlefield Disabled Duncan Flanders Hugh Menin Tanks Ypres
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Menin Road, Ypres, 1917" is a poignant and powerful drawing by the British artist William Hugh Duncan Arthur, created during the tumultuous year of 1917 in the midst of the First World War. The image captures the desolate and devastated landscape of the Battle of Ypres, fought in the Flanders region of Belgium. The Menin Road, a strategic and heavily contested area, is depicted as a muddy and cratered expanse, littered with the remnants of war. At the heart of the drawing are a number of disabled British tanks, their once formidable machines now reduced to rusting hulks. The tanks, a symbol of modern warfare and technological prowess, are a stark reminder of the brutal realities of the battlefield. The surrounding area is dotted with the detritus of war, including discarded equipment, broken trees, and the occasional horse-drawn cart. The sky above is overcast, casting a pall over the scene, while the distant sound of gunfire and explosions can be heard on the horizon. Arthur's drawing offers a haunting and evocative glimpse into the harsh realities of the Western Front during the First World War. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the sense of desolation and destruction make this a powerful and moving work of art. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the conflict and the enduring impact of war on the land and its people. This drawing, created by William Hugh Duncan Arthur in 1917, is an important historical record of the Battle of Ypres and the First World War. It is a testament to the artist's skill and sensitivity, and a reminder of the human cost of war.
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