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First World War: two soldiers, one badly wounded, being comforted on the battlefield by a vision of Christ. Colour halftone after G. Hillyard Swinstead, 1915.
- Swinstead, George Hillyard, 1860-1926.
- Date
- 1915
- Reference
- 24575i
- Pictures
- Online
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Licence
In copyright
Credit: First World War: two soldiers, one badly wounded, being comforted on the battlefield by a vision of Christ. Colour halftone after G. Hillyard Swinstead, 1915. Wellcome Collection. In copyright
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Publication/Creation
London (24-26, Basinghall St.) : F. R. Britton & Co. (England : Gravure, A. Delarue)
Physical description
1 print : halftone, printed in colour ; image 48.3 x 33.6 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The white comrade. "Lo, I am with you alway." copyright 1915. painted by G. Hillyard Swinstead, R.I. ...
Terms of use
Copyright registered in U.S.A.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 24575i
References note
Peter Harrington, '"The great sacrifice": from war souvenir to inspirational icon', Print quarterly, June 2010, 27: 148-157 (pp. 153, 155)
Lettering note
Lettering on mount includes a religious verse by V.H.S., 1915
Notes
Print bears artist's signature
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores