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The Fickle Handshake

© the artist's estate. Image credit: Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust

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This painting depicts the moment when American and Russian Forces met at the end of the Second World War at the River Eibe, and very briefly celebrated the end of hostilities. The artist could see that, although this meeting meant the end of the War, there was little genuine friendship between the two sides, who were soon after to become bitter enemies for many years. Evidently, Koppel didn't like this work as it was covered over by the work 'Liverpool Pier Head' (still in the Collection) for many years.

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Merthyr Tydfil

Title

The Fickle Handshake

Date

1962

Medium

oil on board

Measurements

H 152 x W 243 cm

Accession number

CCM.2997.005

Acquisition method

gift, 1970

Work type

Painting

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