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Description: | image: In the foreground three workers on scaffolding discuss the markings on a stone. A fourth worker, on a higher
level, waits to be passed the stone. Part of the classical building being reconstructed is visible. In the distance another building is
being rebuilt, and others remain in ruins. A large crowd fills the space between them.
In 1917 the Ministry of Information commissioned nine artists to produce six lithographs each on different aspects of
the war effort. A further twelve artists were each commissioned to produce a single image representing the 'Ideals' for which the war was
fought. This is example of reconstruction and return to classical design is one of the 'Ideals'.
All the lithographs were produced in editions of 200 and the subscription price for a complete set was 100 guineas. The prospectus
published on January 1, 1919 described the series as 'a first attempt by a number of British artists, working in unison, to put on record
some aspects of the activities called forth by the Great War, and Ideals by which those activities were inspired'. The prints were
published by the Fine Art Society and produced under the direction of Ernest Jackson, himself a contributor to the 'Ideals'
series.
Ministry of Information commission
from 'Britain's Efforts and Ideals' ; Ideals | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Allegory Architecture reconstruction / repair | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Clausen, George | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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