{"product_id":"blown-up-1917-william-orpen","title":"Blown Up, 1917 - William Orpen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA watercolour by William Orpen titled 'Blown Up, 1917' depicts a near-nude soldier in a desolate, war-torn landscape, capturing the vulnerability and psychological impact of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSir William Orpen (1878-1931) was an Irish artist known for his work as a war artist during the First World War. Orpen was commissioned to document the conflict, and he produced a number of paintings depicting scenes from the Western Front. His style often combined realism with a degree of symbolism. He aimed to capture the psychological impact of the war on the soldiers and the landscape. 'Blown Up, 1917' presents a near-nude soldier standing amidst a desolate, war-torn environment. The figure is pale, almost spectral, with a cloth draped around his waist. He holds a rifle, and his helmet sits atop his head. The background is a mix of white and pale blues, suggesting a blasted landscape with remnants of war debris, including discarded helmets. The overall effect is one of vulnerability and the psychological toll of war. The watercolour medium lends itself to the ethereal quality of the scene, with its soft washes and delicate lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Orpen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709505347919,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709514948943,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709514981711,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709515014479,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709515047247,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Blown-Up-1917_Poster_CompositorV1_1778892725138.jpg?v=1778893352","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/blown-up-1917-william-orpen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}