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oil paint
The Taking of Vimy Ridge, Easter Monday 1917
Richard Jack
A powerful and dramatic depiction of Canadian artillery in action during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Canadian Railway Construction in France
Leonard Richmond
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and atmospheric 1918 oil painting depicting a monumental construction effort under a sweeping sky.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1918 by Leonard Richmond, this work captures the scale of Canadian railway construction in France during the First World War. The piece is defined by its dramatic contrast between the industrious, earthy activity of the figures in the valley and the vast, sun-lit clouds that tower above them, creating a scene of both historical significance and visual grandeur.
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