Art UK has updated its cookies policy. By using this website you are agreeing to the use of cookies. To find out more read our updated Use of Cookies policy and our updated Privacy policy.

The Reconstruction of Belgium

Image credit: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

The ruins are being restored and new structures are rising. The words carved on the monument indicate the strength (fort) of Belgium. The crowd signifies unity and positivity.

Clausen accompanied this image with text that stressed the continuity of humanity, ‘Old Mother Earth “carrying on” … even while we are doing our best to make it hideous’. He stated, ‘I believe that when the war is over, the horrors of it will fade from men’s minds like a bad dream; and that they will instinctively … resume peaceful activities.’

This work forms part of the portfolio ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’, a series of 66 lithographic prints commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1917. The series provides a broad and fascinating representation of Britain’s war objectives, military activities and effort on the Home Front.
Title

The Reconstruction of Belgium

Medium

colour lithograph on paper

Measurements

H 68.1 x W 43.4 cm

Accession number

NMW A 13154

Acquisition method

gift from H. M. Ministry of Information, 1919

Work type

Print

Tags

This artwork does not have any tags yet. You can help by tagging artworks on Tagger.

National Museum Cardiff

Cathays Park, Cardiff (Caerdydd) CF10 3NP Wales

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue