[Soldier on horse] Accession Number: ART90472

Description

An emaciated horse is ridden by a soldier wearing glasses. The horse is weighed down by shovels, papers and extra bags. They are heading away from a signed that points 'TO PARKHOUSE', and towards a forked path, with one path signed posted 'TO FRANCE', and the other 'TO DURRINGTON'. The horse's hooves are enlarged in comparison to the rest of his body.

This drawing is attributed to Louis Vasco - the artist's given name was Vasco Loureiro but he enlisted as Louis Vasco and has signed his name 'Vasco', 'Spr Vasco'.

Details

Accession Number
ART90472
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pen and ink over pencil on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 20 x 28 cm
Medium
pen and ink over pencil on paper
Date Made
1916-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 1996
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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