Cecil Beaton

Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy

British, 1904 - 1980

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This is a photograph of a group of soldiers in formation. The image shows numerous soldiers wearing uniforms and helmets. They are each holding rifles on their shoulders in an organized manner. The soldiers are in a natural outdoor environment with vegetation in the background, partially shading the scene. The photograph captures a moment of serious readiness or preparation, given the organized arrangement and focused expressions. The image is presented in black and white.
Cecil Beaton, Wide World Photos, Warfront Study, 1944, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.343

Warfront Study

Cecil Beaton, Wide World Photos · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.343