Six images entitled Ruhleben Types
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Six images entitled Ruhleben Types
Six images entitled Ruhleben Types from Barracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and 13. Robert Walker
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Barracks Entitled Ruhleben Topographical Walker
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Ruhleben Types: A Collection of Portraits from Six Barracks during World War I This series of six prints, titled "Ruhleben Types," offers a unique glimpse into the lives of soldiers housed in various barracks during World War I. The images, sourced from Barracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, and 13, were sketched by the talented Robert Walker. During the early stages of the war, British soldiers were held in Ruhleben Camp, a former racecourse in Germany. These portraits, created between 1914 and 1915, capture the diverse range of expressions, personalities, and emotions of the soldiers as they endured their daily lives in the camp. Barrack 1's image showcases a soldier with a determined look in his eyes, his posture conveying a sense of resilience. In contrast, the soldier from Barrack 2 appears pensive, lost in thought. The man from Barrack 3 displays a mischievous grin, while the soldier from Barrack 6 exudes a calm and collected demeanor. The soldier from Barrack 10 is captured with a look of quiet introspection, while the final image from Barrack 13 features a soldier with a confident and proud expression. These portraits offer a poignant reminder of the individual stories and experiences that make up the larger narrative of the First World War. Robert Walker's skillful drawings provide an invaluable historical record of this unique period in military history. Each image invites the viewer to connect with the soldiers, offering a glimpse into their lives and the challenges they faced during their time at Ruhleben Camp.
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