The Sphere Western Front Number cover
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The Sphere Western Front Number cover
The front cover of The Sphere Western Front Number, a special expanded issue (dated 26 May 1917) which included a full page colour portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, and a double page colour illustration by Fortunino Matania. This cover illustration (possibly by Christopher Clark) shows an optimistic view of the British forces, including infantry, tanks, artillery and aircraft, advancing steadily forward. Date: May 1917
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This evocative cover image from The Sphere Western Front Number, a special expanded issue dated May 26, 1917, presents an optimistic portrayal of the British forces in the midst of the First World War. The full-page colour portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force, is accompanied by a double-page colour illustration by an unknown artist, possibly Christopher Clark. The illustration depicts a determined advance of the British troops, with infantry charging forward, tanks rolling through the mud, artillery firing in the background, and aircraft soaring overhead. The scene exudes a sense of confidence and determination, reflecting the British belief in their ability to turn the tide of the war in their favour. The Sphere Western Front Number was a weekly publication that provided news and images from the front lines to the British public. This cover image, with its bold use of colour and dynamic composition, would have offered a much-needed morale boost to the British people during the trying times of the war.
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