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Acrylic on Canvas with Newspaper text 70 x 100 cm Mounted on a stretcher frame.
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Gassed is a very large oil painting completed in March 1919 by John Singer Sargent. It depicts the aftermath of a mustard gas attack during the First World War, with a line of wounded soldiers walking towards a dressing station.
Jen lives and works in the Boston area, where she freelances illustration and teaches art at a local college. She received her BFA in Painting from the University of Central Florida, her MFA in Ill…
Original 1/1 one of one canvas painting. “Make Peace - Not War”. Grenade with Roses. Military Green, Black, Red with paint splatter. Street Art style painting.
About The Artwork I wanted to symbolize the horrors of the Srebrenica genocide. I wish it didn't happen again anywhere in the world, that's why I describe this whole passionate event as a sky crying with bloody tears. Original Created:2015 Subjects:Architecture Materials:Canvas Styles:Expressionism Mediums:Oil Details & Dimensions Painting:Oil on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:19.7 W x 24 H x 0.8 D in Frame:Gold Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Sweden. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
This is the history of Ares, the Greek God of War. Ares was fearless in battle and the secret lover of Aphrodite. Learn the background of the God of War.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
For the longest time, Dorie Miller represented the lone figure when it came to African Americans in WWII history. Miller became a household name because of his heroic deeds at Pearl Harbor. I happened to watch the 1970 seminal film Tora,Tora,Tora with my father several months ago. With the exception of a non-speaking Miller grabbing a machine gun and spraying the Japanese, this was the extent of depictions of African American soldiers with a weapon. "There goes Dorie Miller," My father announced. If I blinked, I would of missed him. Montford Point Marines participated in amphibious landings throughout the Pacific. While my father was in the Marshall Islands, a battle that was significant to the Montford Point Marines History was The Battle of Peleliu. D-Day on Peleliu Montford Point Marines participating in the landing of 1st Marine Division. Source: npa.gov From Right to Fight: When the 1st Marine Division, on 15 September 1944, attacked the heavily defended island of Peleliu in the Palau group, the 16th Field Depot supported the assault troops. The field depot included two African-American units, the 11th Marine Depot Company and the 7th Marine Ammunition Company. The 11th Marine Depot Company responded beyond the call of duty and paid the price, 17 wounded, the highest casualty rate of any company of African-American Marines during the entire war. Major General William H. Rupertus, who commanded the 1st Marine Division, sent identical letters of commendation to the commanders of both companies, praising the black Marines for their "whole hearted cooperation and untiring efforts" which "demonstrated in every respect" that they "appreciate the privilege of wearing a Marine uniform and serving with Marines in combat."- The Right to Fight Montford Point Marine Lee Douglas, Jr vividly recounted his time there: "The Third day, we went ashore. We went ashore in the barges to beachhead. Because you must go in. You got to go in the barges and go in with your rifles and everything. The ammunition stuff doesn't take place until after you take the islands and settle. But you got go in to do that. Once you go into the Marines Corps, regardless of the assignment, you must learn the rifle, the pistol, the range, your combat, you have to learn all of that.You may be a mechanic, you may be a cook, but the rifle comes first. You must learn that part of combat. So whenever you get overseas, your second job, that's all becomes second, first becomes the rifle. The invasion is first. My company, when we went in, we went in with our rifles blazing. There is no second hand nothing. We had looked forward to taking the airfield in a day or two. And there was no such thing as that you know they were dug in. The enemy was dug in so strong until everybody was held up at the beach." -Men of Montford Point Marines Medical Attendants at Rest, Peleliu, October, 1944 Source: Gutenberg.org Another Montford Pointer Laurence Diggs* climbed caves to eliminate the Japanese defenders. Flamethrowers were used and contained the deadly chemical napalm. Oxygen was then removed from the fortified cave, rendering occupants unable to breathe and dead. Also, the intense, searing heat of napalm sticking to the skin caused its targets unthinkable pain and death. Coincidentally, "Thousand Yard Stare" was featured in Tom Lea's painting of Peleliu. Lea's subject was described poignantly: “He left the States 31 months ago. He was wounded in his first campaign. He has had tropical diseases. He half-sleeps at night and gouges Japs out of holes all day. Two-thirds of his company has been killed or wounded. He will return to attack this morning. How much can a human being endure?” Tom Lea "Thousand Yard Stare" Painting Tom Lea.com From that point on, the term "Thousand Yard Stare" was used to refer to the gaze of someone that had battle fatigue. It is clearly a symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Tom Lea was a war correspondent and witnessed first hand the carnage. The appearance in the soldiers' eyes prompted Lea to create this work after an assignment in Peleliu. Battle of Peleliu Key Points- One of the most fiercely fought battles of the Pacific War Began on September 15,1944 and originally thought to last only three days, ended in November 5,000 Marines wounded, 1,749 Marines Killed Montford Marines participated in the invasion as members of the 11 Marines Depot Company and 7th Marine Ammunition Company They supported the 1st Marine Division Part of the Palau Islands. Peleliu was important because it was needed to recapture to the Philippines The island had over 500 caves which served as forts for the well- dug Japanese. Some 11,000 Japanese were killed, only 200 survived. The Japanese were taught to die before surrendering. Included the Army 81st Infantry Division (additional facts from about.com) Story after story emphasized the Montford Point Marines gallant actions. They finally earned the "right to fight" during the fiery battle of Peleliu. In fact, this battle would always be listed in the opening lines of Montford Point Marine history. They entered the brotherhood of United States Marine Corps with their amphibious landing in September, 1944. The phrase "Thousand yard stare" was introduced by artist Tom Lea. He painted a war weary Marine who endured unspeakable hell in this lesser known, but important Pacific World War II battle. "Thousand yard stare" marked a crucial intersection of military, art, and psychology and called attention to the effects of war on its combatants. For a Video of the Battle of Peleliu click here. Sources: Battle of Peleliu- History.com Men of Montford Point, Melton McLauren* Right to Fight See Also: Capture of Peleliu Commandposts.com for Marine Dan Bankhead story of the Montford Points in The Battle of Peleliu. Bankhead was a former pitcher for the Marines Baseball Team. His team played against Montford Point Marines.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells; And bugles calling for them from sad shires....Nothing captures the horror and carnage of the First World war half so well as the poetry and paintings of those who experienced it....
When this pair of allegorical paintings (together with Walters 37.119) was completed in 1872, a Belgian critic wrote: M. Gallait just finished two paintings forming a pendant pair that rank among the best things he has ever done. They are allegories of peace and war, but allegories conceived in a new order of ideas, substituting living reality for imaginary abstractions. . . . The critic concluded with this ringing endorsement: "Peace" and "War" are about to leave for London. Let's hope that after appearing in an academic exhibition, where they are expected, these two compositions will return to Belgium. It is not enough for them to be seen by just a privileged few; they must be seen by everyone. They will astonish even those who have the highest opinion of M. Gallait's talent. [Feuille de Tournai, April 21, 1872] An exhaustive catalogue on the artist published in 1987 to accompany an exhibition organized by the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Tournai described these paintings as "whereabouts unknown." Evidently, the pendant pair never returned from London, as the Belgian critic had hoped, but instead made their way to join William Walters' growing collection of contemporary art, where they have remained ever since.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
About The Artwork War Devastation suggests a focus on the devastating impact of war, the painting invitest the viewer to contemplate many ways in which conflict can ravage communities and destroy lifes. Original Created:2023 Subjects:Abstract Materials:Canvas Styles:Abstract Mediums:Acrylic Details & Dimensions Painting:Acrylic on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:29 W x 41 H x 0.5 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:No Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
Executed in 1912, on the brink of World War I, German Expressionist Ludwig Meidner’s double-sided painting Apokalyptische Landschaft is among the last of the visionary artist’s apocalyptic landscapes still remaining in private hands. A harrowing and dynamic composition, it comes to auction this"u2026
After both of his grandfathers passed away in 2010, mere months apart, artist Michael Peck decided to look into their little-known history as men who
To coincide with the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, Osborne Samuel gallery will hold a comprehensive exhibition of CRW Nevinson’s prints alongside the launch of a new book titled CRW Nevinson: The Complete Prints.
About The Artwork War, the word describes blood spilled on the ground, smoke is rising in the sky, common people affected very badly physically and mentally. My art describes these things. The red color shows civilians' blood, Grey color depicts the bomb blast that harshly affects the environment because of deadly gases. The black color tells us that people have sorrow in their hearts and have injured brains. White color wants a peaceful environment, but that peace is buried under destruction. we hope that all stains are removed very soon and also civilians again recover their mental and physical levels. Original Created:2022 Subjects:Abstract Materials:Paper Styles:Abstract ExpressionismRealismFine ArtIllustrationModern Mediums:Acrylic Details & Dimensions Painting:Acrylic on Paper Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:12 W x 16.5 H x 0.1 D in Frame:Black Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:India. Customs:Shipments from India may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
It was spray painted on cardboard
Paul Nash was 25 at the outbreak of the First World War. He would come to see himself as a messenger to those who wanted the war to go on for ever, creating some of the most devastating landscapes …
19 Jul 2014 — 8 Mar 2015 at Imperial War Museums, London
About The Artwork The "Stop" series are works that draw attention to human brutality, mercilessness, war and lost emotions with the color red. Original Created:2023 Subjects:Political Materials:Canvas Styles:ExpressionismImpressionism Mediums:Acrylic Details & Dimensions Painting:Acrylic on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:8 W x 10 H x 1 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings.
Michael Peck was born in 1977 in Melbourne, Australia. In 2001 graduated from the University of Melbourne. Works in the genre of realistic drawing.
Original 1/1 one of one canvas painting. “Make Peace - Not War”. Grenade with Roses. Military Green, Black, Red with paint splatter. Street Art style painting.
