Historical information

Original painting was oil on canvas in 1927. Painted by Will Longstaff. Painted in Greater London United Kingdom.

The painting commemorates soldiers with no marked graves on the Western Front during the First World War.

It is a dedication to the 350000 men of the British and Empire Forces who died in battles around Yrpes in Belgium. Contains the names of 55000 men with no known grave.

Physical description

Wooden framed print.

Inscriptions & markings

Brass plaque with "Menin Gate at Midnight" on frame.