Walter Allward created a masterpiece in the monumental memorial at Vimy Ridge. His half-scale plaster casts of figures placed at that memorial resonate with such emotional power.
Beyond them is a large painting. Unveiling Vimy Ridge Monument was painted in 1937 by Georges Scott, depicting a moment after the dedication of the memorial in 1936. King Edward VIII is seen among the crowd in the foreground (one of his few acts as a king before wandering off to marry Mrs. Simpson), but the spires of the memorial dominate the painting.
Touching, amazing art.
ReplyDeleteA due memorial.
ReplyDeleteMeaningful. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteGreat work.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculptures, they have a softness to them which touches the heart.
ReplyDeleteA lovely memorial and beautiful sculptures.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
Sue’s grandfather fought there. He died at 105 about 20 years ago.
ReplyDelete...they are impressive!
ReplyDelete@Iris: indeed.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: it is.
@Nancy: thank you.
@David: I agree.
@Jan: definitely.
@Gemel: quite true.
@Eileen: thank you.
@anvilcloud: that strikes close to home.
@Tom: that they are.
The birth of those incredible creations from stone is a wonder!
ReplyDeleteIncredible work!
ReplyDeleteVery moving art. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI went to Vimy with my 2 sons in 2015 or 2016, but the huge monument was covered with canvas for restoration.
ReplyDeleteVery nice but very skinny too!
ReplyDelete@Marie: that's true.
ReplyDelete@Magiceye: I agree.
@DJan: you're welcome.
@Shammickite: I'd like to see Vimy.
@Anita: that appears to be the case.
Amazing pieces.
ReplyDeleteSuch expressive sculptures.
ReplyDeleteVery expressive and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptures!
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing. I admire art and artists.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are hanging in, managing it all there, what with the #FluTruxKlan . Take care.
Muy buena serie escultórica...son todas muy bellas.
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful, but so sad.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: indeed.
ReplyDelete@Sharon: they are.
@Bill: I think so.
@Catarina: I agree.
@Jennifer: I'm having a very bad time of it right now.
@Ventana: thank you.
@Sallie: that it is.
Very wonderful sculptures ~ great photos ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you happiness in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
DeleteI admire the artist he is very talented, but the sculptures are not my cup of tea !
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteThese are profoundly breathtaking. I'm not normally into sculpture but these move me intensely.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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