First Glimpse of Ypres by Cyril Henry Barraud. A watercolor depiction of soldiers near a dugout in the foreground, looking toward the distant ruined shell of Ypres under a hazy sky.

First Glimpse of Ypres

Cyril Henry Barraud

1917 · Watercolor Paint, Cardboard

A poignant and atmospheric watercolor landscape capturing the ruined skyline of Ypres during the First World War.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Office · Study · Library
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft sage, Warm beige, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1917 by Cyril Henry Barraud, this watercolor provides a somber yet beautifully rendered view of the Belgian city of Ypres. In the foreground, soldiers stand near a trench dugout, while the shattered remains of the Cloth Hall and Cathedral rise like ghosts against a soft, atmospheric sky. The work balances the harsh reality of war with the delicate, luminous quality of the watercolor medium.

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