chris.wight Posted 9 August , 2005 Share Posted 9 August , 2005 I came across this collection yesterday which is part of the University of Victoria's (in British Columbia, Canada) on-line digital collection, link. It is an outstanding collection of pen & ink and coloured sketches done by an unknown artist who appears to have served in the Royal Field Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery in 1917-1918. The artist has a keen eye for irony, humour and the pathos of war. One can only hope he continued in civilian life as an artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 9 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 9 August , 2005 In his sketchbook, the artist paired some images, of which this, the second one, "Not pictured by the daily papers" is particularily powerful, link to sketch. Its ironic counterpoint, "A Battle in Flanders as pictured in the daily papers", can be seen here, link to sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 9 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 9 August , 2005 And one showing his humourous side, "The Base A.P.M. impressing the Public", link to sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 9 August , 2005 Share Posted 9 August , 2005 I've only looked at Book 1 so far, Chris - these are marvellous and sinister drawings. The coloured pastoral scenes with distant shellfire and dirigibles are particularly evocative. Looking forward to the other books - thanks for posting, Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 11 August , 2005 Share Posted 11 August , 2005 Superb link Chris - thank you very much for posting it. There are some great sketches, this being one of my favourites so far: Name: NICOL Initials: J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment: Royal Scots Unit Text: 17th Bn. Date of Death: 18/10/1918 Service No: 22224 Additional information: Son of Mr. J. Nicol, of Alexandra Buildings, View Glen, Aberdeen. Grave/Memorial Reference: III. C. 13. Cemetery: DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 11 August , 2005 Share Posted 11 August , 2005 This is cracking as well: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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