The Cemetery, Étaples 1919 Collector’s Edition Irish Master Art Print

Painted in Étapes, northern France, this 1919-dated work captures a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, evoking the solemn memory of post-war remembrance. Rather than depicting conflict, the scene is defined by stillness: rows of pale wooden crosses recede into the distance as small figures move gently among the graves, reinforcing a mood of dignity, care, and reflection.

Sir John Lavery is recognised as one of Ireland’s most significant painters of the early twentieth century and an official war artist during the First World War. This work belongs to his immediate post-war period, when he documented the human aftermath of the conflict rather than its violence. Painted at a time when Étaples served as one of the largest Allied burial grounds, the composition reflects Lavery’s preference for restraint—allowing historical weight to emerge through observation rather than drama.

This Collector’s Edition reproduction offers a tangible connection to Irish cultural memory and First World War history, making it an ideal piece for studies, libraries, and thoughtfully curated interiors. Produced with archival materials, it preserves the tonal subtlety and compositional balance of the original work for collectors who value historical meaning alongside visual presence.