Name/Title
1918 - ”DAWN ON THE OUSE TRENCH” of the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) CEF Painted by Maurice Cullen, RCA in 1918.Description
”DAWN ON THE OUSE TRENCH” of the 87th Bn (CGG) Painted by Maurice Cullen, RCA in 1918.
This painting shows a group of soldiers, barely visible, clustered in a trench as several flares blaze in the distance. CWM archives
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Maurice Cullen RCA (June 6, 1866 – March 28, 1934) is considered to be the father of Canadian Impressionism because he was the first artist to skillfully adapted French Impressionism to Canadian conditions. He is best known for his paintings of snow and his depictions of ice harvest scenes, featuring horse-drawn sleighs traveling across the frozen waters of Quebec during winter. The Laurentians were his greatest love and he painted there often. Beginning in January 1918, Cullen served with Canadian forces with the rank of Captain in the First World War. He came to the attention of Lord Beaverbrook, who arranged for him to be commissioned as one of the Canadian official war artists along with Frederick Varley, J.W. Beatty and C. W. Simpson.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
May 26, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 10, 2024