Historical information

Minin Gate at Midnight is a painting by Australian artist Will Longstaff. Longstaff completed the painting in 1927 and the original is now located at the Australian War Memorial. The painting depicts ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate War Memorial.

Significance

Longstaff painted the work after attending the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial, at Ypres, on 24 July 1927. The memorial commemorates the men of the British Empire, including Australia, who died during the 1st World War around the town of Ypres.

Physical description

A print of the Menin Gate at Midnight, oblong in shape, framed in a timber frame, a cardboard matte surrounds the print.

Inscriptions & markings

Careys Picture Framing Gallery, Professional Framing, Shop 13 Packington Arcade, 129 Packington Street, Geelong West.
A brass plaque is also attached to the Print.