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Verdun - An advanced dressing station on the heights, WW1
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Verdun - An advanced dressing station on the heights, WW1
Verdun - An advanced dressing station on the heights behind the town, by Ernest Procter, ARA NEAC IS (1886-1935), ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit, 1916-1917, and then official war artist for the Ministry of Information, 1918-1919
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Advance Advanced Ambulance Behind Dressing Driver Ernest Friends Heights Information Ministry Neac Official Procter Stretcher Stretchers Topographical Treatment Unit Verdun 1919
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Verdun - An advanced dressing station on the heights, by Ernest Procter, is a poignant and evocative painting that captures the harsh realities of medical aid and treatment during the First World War. The scene unfolds on the heights behind the besieged town of Verdun, a notorious battleground on the Western Front. Procter, an ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit between 1916 and 1917, and later an official war artist for the Ministry of Information from 1918 to 1919, offers a unique perspective on the war through his art. In this painting, we witness the tireless efforts of medical personnel as they tend to the wounded soldiers lying on stretchers. The advanced dressing station, a temporary medical facility, is set against the backdrop of the devastated landscape, a stark reminder of the brutal conflict that raged below. The use of muted colors and somber tones adds to the sense of melancholy and loss. Procter's painting is a testament to the courage and dedication of the medical personnel who risked their lives to save others during the First World War. It provides a valuable historical record of the war and offers insight into the challenges faced by those who served on the front lines. The painting is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history.
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