A historically important antique WW1 Roll Of Honour painting on cotton

A very interesting and thought provoking WW1 remembrance watercolour painting on fine cotton. 

In its original frame this antique roll of honour was hand painted to mark the loss of Joe Barnes. 

Joe sadly died during the battle of Hill 70 Bapaume on the western front. 

This beautiful painting also documents the service of Joe’s brothers Alfred and Albert during the First World War. 

To the bottom of the painting is an inscription that reads ‘ A present from Albert, Xmas 1920’. 

We can therefore deduce this wonderful work was the efforts of Albert and most likely gifted to member of his family, possibly a parent at Christmas in 1920 after his return from the war. 

The work that went into this is very impressive with the use of both watercolour and a gold paint detailing around the cross baring his deceased brother’s name. 

It’s particularly nice that details of each of the three brothers service during WW1 was documented. 

Alfred Barnes :

Cheshire R.E.A

Left Crewe in august 1914, returned home 1919. 
 

Albert Barnes :

Joined 4.8.18

St. Savuer, Albert Pont. Remy Amien. 

Alexandria 1916, Cairo. Tel - El - Kebir

Ismalia. Ferdan Wst. 

Kantara, El - ABD. 

El - Mazar, El - Arish. 

Rafa. Khan - Yunis

Gaza. Beersheba. 

Kheweilfeh. Hebron

Bethlehem. Jerusalem. 

White - Hill. Tiebyeh

Wadi Samieh. Hind. Head

Akrabeh. 

Signaller Albert 7355/5 was awarded the military medal , presented by a Major General Mott. 

Joe Barnes :

Joined up September 20th 1914 

Buried October 16th 1916. 

This is certainly as previously stated a historically important piece given it documents the service of three brothers of the same family during WW1. 

Dimensions:-

Frame - 63.5cm tall x 95cm wide

Aperture - 53.8cm tall x 85.2cm

In amazing condition with hardly any issues to mention. 

The painting is on cream cotton backed by green cotton. 

No apparent holes or tears to the painted surface. Three small holes in the backing fabric. 

Age related staining and minor discolouration. 

Minor wear and tear to the frame. 

We would prefer the item to be collected from our showroom to ensure safe transportation. 

We have also included a courier option which is priced to take into considertaion a reliable courier and the relavent packaging materials.

*collection by appointment only*