
© The Artist's Estate
CANADIAN TROOPER C 1918
Augustus John (1878 – 1961)
Details
- Dimension
- 44.5 X 29 CM
- Media
- PENCIL DRAWING
- Accession number
- P2593
Summary
At the outbreak of the First World War John was rejected for military service, but in 1918 was gazetted a Major and sent to France by the Canadian War Memorial Fund to paint a huge picture to commemorate the Canadian dead. The work failed to capture John’s attention and he was sent home after two months for knocking out a fellow officer.