THE CEMETERY, ÉTAPLES (1919) – SIR JOHN LAVERY | IRISH MASTER REPRODUCTION ART PRINT

Experience the quiet power of remembrance through Sir John Lavery’s The Cemetery, Étaples (1919) — one of the most moving works of post-war Irish art. Painted after the First World War, it captures the vast stillness of Étaples Military Cemetery in northern France, where over 11,000 Commonwealth soldiers were laid to rest.

Lavery, serving as an official British War Artist, transformed a landscape of grief into a scene of grace and dignity. The composition stretches across three planes: a foreground of pale wooden crosses, figures tending graves in the middle distance, and a far horizon where a steam train cuts through the sky. This gentle movement of industry contrasts with the silence of the dead — a haunting symbol of how the modern world continues even amid great loss.

His muted palette of ochres, greens, and greys evokes early morning light and the solemn beauty of collective remembrance. Small female figures, likely members of the War Graves Commission, walk among the graves — not as mourners, but caretakers — embodying the enduring duty to remember.

Each fine-art reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper, preserving Lavery’s subtle tones and painterly depth. Our ready-to-hang wooden frames, handcrafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, add warmth and character to this contemplative masterpiece.

Key Features

• Premium Reproduction: Master’s edition fine-art print of The Cemetery, Étaples (1919).

• Museum-Grade Paper: 250 gsm matte, uncoated, natural white archival paper.

• Sustainable Framing: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.

• Frame Options: White, Black, or Natural Wood finishes.

• Ready to Hang: Includes hanging kit and shatterproof plexiglass.

• Ethically Produced: Printed on FSC-certified materials.

A timeless elegy to memory, loss, and Irish artistry — The Cemetery, Étaples invites reflection and reverence in any space.
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