Explore ‘Trench Art’ from World War One The term ‘Trench art’ is used to describe objects that were created from the debris of war, usually by serving soldiers. It’s most commonly associated with World War One, when soldiers used materials that were...
‘Miss Terry’ by Eileen AgarMercer Art Gallery, Harrogate This unusual surrealist portrait was painted in 1980 by Eileen Agar (1899 – 1991). Born in Buenos Aires, Agar studied art at the Slade School of Fine Art, developing a unique style. She became...
Silk Remembrance Poppy laid in 1921 by Field Marshal HaigThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire Nowadays, it is virtually impossible to separate acts of remembrance for World War One from the image of the poppy. This connection was made early on by the...
Beach Scene by Florence Hess Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby Florence Hess (1891 – 1974) is primarily known for painting coastal scenes, particularly from Yorkshire and Norfolk. She was closely associated with the Staithes Group of Artists and the...
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