Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general Size:XL: 100 x 75cm carries a large bale representing

carries a large bale representing the interests of the landowners

Ringo Starr and George Harrison pictured on the steps of the plane in Liverpool on 10th July 1964

over lighter-coloured trousers

bound in brown calf

singer and entertainer

Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general Size:XL: 100 x 75cm carries a large bale representingNoel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926). Castelnau (1851 1944) was a leading exponent of the 'offensive spirit' which dominated France's strategy and tactics in the war until the dismissal of Robert Nivelle as French Commander in Chief in 1917. He commanded the French Second Army in its unsuccessful attempt to recapture the province of Lorraine in the early stages of the war.