THE LAST SALUTE

by Simon Smith

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Limited edition 80 $100.00
Limited edition pair $175.00
Remarque $495.00
Remarque pair $835.00
Double remarque $795.00
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The presence of those who fell appear through the dimming light of day, visible to none save the lone British veteran who gazes across Gold Beach to where the men of his East Yorkshire Regiment landed alongside the men of 47 (Royal Marine) Commando.

 Part of a historic pair of prints commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: 1944 – 2024

On the morning of 6 June 1944, fierce battles erupted across five beaches in Normandy as the first Allied units stormed ashore in the largest amphibious assault in history – D-DAY.

Subjected to a blizzard of deadly fire, those who survived the assault would never forget their perilous dash across the beach nor, as they gasped for breath in an air that hung heavy with cordite, the wretched scenes around them. Today those beaches are peaceful, tranquil settings where wheeling gulls and curious tourists stalk dunes still haunted by visions of the past, places to which an ever-diminishing band of Normandy veterans continue to be drawn. With fading recollections burnt into ageing memories none forget their fallen comrades who ‘shall grow not old as they that are left grow old’.

In memory of the courage, sacrifice and heroism of the brave men and women who fought in Normandy, artist Simon Smith has created two memorable images to remember the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

THE LAST SALUTE

A tribute to the British and Commonwealth forces

The presence of those who fell appear through the dimming light of day, visible to none save the lone British veteran who gazes across Gold Beach to where the men of his East Yorkshire Regiment landed alongside the men of 47 (Royal Marine) Commando.

Available individual or as a matching-numbered pair with …

A SALUTE TO HEROES

Remembering the valiant American armed forces 

A veteran remembers those who were cut down in the vicious battle to capture ‘Bloody Omaha’, the beach whose blood-stained sands would claim the lives of so many young American soldiers. Paying a particularly heavy price were the first to land, the men of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division – the ‘Blue and Gray’ – whose spirits rise alongside Rangers who assaulted nearby Pointe du Hoc to acknowledge the salute.

The Limited Edition

Faithfully reproduced as limited edition prints, only 80 artist-signed copies of each title are available to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Each title is available individually or as a matching-numbered set whilst stocks allow.

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Upgrade to include a Remarque

Every copy can be upgraded to include an original Remarque or Double Remarque in the lower border, creating a completely unique piece.

Simon’s background as a commercial illustrator and his passion for military history are immediately evident through his subtle use of pencil and attention to detail. With a specially commissioned pencil drawing hand created in the lower margin, these are an ideal way to personalise your copy and create a highly collectible piece.

Media:
Lithograph
Size:
27.25 x 19 inches
Release Date:
4/2024

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