Level | Item |
Ref No | ST/5/2/4 |
Alt Ref No | T.1.004 |
Title | Ink Drawing: British Soldiers Sheltering in Dugout |
Date | 13 December 1916 |
Extent | 1 mounted ink drawing |
Name of Creator | Shepard; E H |
Description | One ink drawing on card depicting 8 British soldiers sheltering in a dugout, including one individual lounging at the bottom whilst smoking a pipe. The moon in the sky is visible at the top. Published in 'Punch' magazine on 13 Dec 1916. Caption reads: 'Philosopher (in comparative safety at bottom of dugout, and taking no cognisance of those who are more exposed). "What I sez is that this 'ere reckless expenditure of ammunition is what's goin' to finish the 'Un"' |
Language | English |
Publication Note | Campbell, J. (2015) 'Shepard's War - E. H. Shepard - The Man Who Drew Winnie-the-Pooh' (London) Page 83. |
Format | Artwork |
Exhibitions | Kunstenaar in oorlogstijd. E.H. Shepard, tekenaar van Winnie-the-Pooh (Artist in wartime. E.H. Shepard, draughtsman of Winnie -the-Pooh) exhibition at Museum Huis Doorn in the Netherlands, August to December 2017. |