Gunner 87 Posted 13 December , 2020 Share Posted 13 December , 2020 The two attached paintings maybe known to some members though I hope of some interest. The artist, Lucy Kemp-Welch, 1869-1958, was an expert in equine subjects. In 1914 Kemp-Welch was commissioned by the British Parliamentary Recruiting Committee and as a result produced the widely published 'Forward! Forward To Victory Enlist Now' poster. The second painting, 'Forward The Guns!' was completed in 1917 and reputedly required eight detachments on Salisbury Plain to charge towards the artist while she stood behind the easel. Among other notable work, Lucy Kemp-Welch illustrated for Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' modelling the horse on Sir Robert Baden-Powell's mount, Black Prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 One of my favourite Equine artists the other being Sir Alfred Munnings! LKW seems to be largely forgotten these days and she never got the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. She was rejected membership to the Royal Academy the by the selection committee, (All men) chiefly because she was a Woman! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 7 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2021 2 minutes ago, Chris Foster said: One of my favourite Equine artists the other being Sir Alfred Munnings! LKW seems to be largely forgotten these days and she never got the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. She was rejected membership to the Royal Academy the by the selection committee, (All men) chiefly because she was a Woman! Chris Thank you Chris, I didn't know she was rejected at the Royal Academy. Odd considering her mentor was Hubert von Herkomer. It may explain why some of her work including my favourite, The Morning, still hangs, or did until recently, at the Bushey Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 Much to Herkermor's frustration that she was never excepted, as she was nominated on several occasions . This extract from The Life and Work of Lucy Kemp-Welch, By David Messum , goes into more detail- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 7 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Chris Foster said: Much to Herkermor's frustration that she was never excepted, as she was nominated on several occasions . This extract from The Life and Work of Lucy Kemp-Welch, By David Messum , goes into more detail- Thank you for sharing that Chris, it's a shame as she certainly deserved membership at the RA. At least HM Government saw fit to commission her for war work. I spent much time where LKW lived and visited the 'Bushey Church and Pond' often opposite her cottage on the high road. There is now a Blue Plaque recognising her as an artist. Regarding Sr Alfred Munnings, i like the story about him coming under fire on the Western Front as the Canadian unit he was painting had to withdraw... Edited 7 February , 2021 by Gunner 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjonesncl Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 Two more pictures attributed to Lucy Kemp Welch are “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” and “Big Guns to the Front” . “Big Guns to the Front” . Trying to find what “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 4 minutes ago, Gunner 87 said: Thank you for sharing that Chris, it's a shame as she certainly deserved membership at the RA. At least HM Government saw fit to commission her for war work. I spent much time where LKW lived and visited the 'Bushey Church and Pond' often opposite her cottage on the high road. There is now a Blue Plaque recognising her as an artist. Regarding Sr Alfred Munnings, i like the story about him coming under fire on the Western Front as the Canadian unit he was painting had to withdraw... One day Gunner, I intend to visit Bushey as I did, Munnings's former home in Dedham, to see the exhibition of his paintings he produced whilst commissioned by the Canadian's to paint the Cavalry ! He was well regarded by the men he painted, at times he was well in view of the German Gunners. I noted a few yrs ago that LKW's grave in the churchyard at Bushey had been neglected over the years, until the Trustees of Bushey Museum and Hertsmere Borough Council put up the money to have it restored ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 Perhaps a lesser known painting, "The Straw Ride-Russley Park Remount Dep't Wiltshire, completed in January 1919. Art.IWM 3160, The IWM Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 7 February , 2021 Share Posted 7 February , 2021 38 minutes ago, ianjonesncl said: Two more pictures attributed to Lucy Kemp Welch are “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” and “Big Guns to the Front” . “Big Guns to the Front” . Trying to find what “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” looks like. According to Google, “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” now in the Royal Artillery Institution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 7 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2021 8 minutes ago, Chris Foster said: According to Google, “The Leaders of a Heavy Gun Team” now in the Royal Artillery Institution thank you @Chris Foster and @ianjonesncl. very much appreciate your comments and interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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