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Cliffe Marsh, near the village of Cliffe, Hoo peninsula, Ken
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Cliffe Marsh, near the village of Cliffe, Hoo peninsula, Ken
Cliffe Marsh, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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21017 Amott Battalion Cliffe Kennington Lambeth Lane Marsh Oswalds Peckham Peninsula Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Topographical 1895 Upper
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Cliffe Marsh, near the picturesque village of Cliffe on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, is depicted in this evocative watercolor painting. The scene captures the tranquility and beauty of the marshland, with its winding creeks and serene reflections. In the foreground, a solitary figure can be seen, identified as 21017 Private P.J. Hill, a soldier from D Company of the 20th Battalion of the County of London Regiment. Private Hill's connection to this place is rooted in his past, as he is shown here in his civilian attire, having studied art at the Lambeth School of Art located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, London. The year is 1895, and the young Private Hill resided at 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye. As the world geared up for the First Great War, Private Hill, like many others, would soon be leaving behind his artistic pursuits and the peaceful surroundings of Cliffe Marsh to answer the call to duty. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of a time before the chaos and destruction of war, and the simple pleasures of a rural landscape. This topographical watercolor painting, with its rich historical significance, offers a glimpse into the life of a young man on the cusp of a momentous period in world history. The painting is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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