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Ambulance Station at Ancemont
Ambulance Station at Ancemont. Ernest Procter, ARA NEAC (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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Ambulance Driver Ernest Friends Information Ministry Neac Official Procter Topographical Unit
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ambulance Station at Ancemont" by Ernest Procter, captures the quiet yet intense atmosphere of a World War I ambulance station. Procter, an English artist, served as an ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit from 1916 to 1917, and later became an official War Artist for the Ministry of Information from 1918 to 1919. The image shows a line of ambulances parked in front of a large, red-roofed building, their doors open and ready for action. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear, blue sky, adding a sense of tranquility to the otherwise chaotic and dangerous environment of the battlefield. Procter's artistic skill is evident in the intricate details of the ambulances and the building, from the textured surfaces of the vehicles to the intricate patterns of the brickwork. The composition of the photograph is carefully balanced, drawing the viewer's eye to the central ambulance and the figure of a soldier standing nearby, ready to load a stretcher. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of the vital role that ambulance services played during the First World War. The Friends Ambulance Unit, which Procter served with, was a civilian organization that provided medical and logistical support to the military. The ambulance station at Ancemont was likely one of many such facilities that provided essential care to wounded soldiers on the Western Front. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during the First World War, and the crucial role that art played in documenting and preserving the history of this pivotal period in world history.
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