Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'd like to share with you this set of original pencil drawings executed by an unknown British soldier who had some skills at sketching his comrades. As you can see uniform details were his strong point unlike faces These drawings were made in Palestine in 1917, artist's initials are probably "J.E.J." Drawing No.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 These are wonderful - really evocative drawings full of character. Thanks for sharing! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 These are wonderful - really evocative drawings full of character. Thanks for sharing! H Thank you! More to follow very soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Drawing No.17. The final sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 That's all, 17 sketches totally. It seems there were some more but that's all I've got. Your comments are welcome and much appreciated! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 A very nice set - and particularly attractive as they have been 'Done in the Field'. You are right when you say his details are excellent - but, his faces not so good. However, the test of a personal drawing is - would you recognise the person if you were to meet. I would say Yes ! There are strong characters and personalties shown here - and these features shine through. I must say that my favourites are the Royal Flying Corps officer - and, the Padre. Thankyou for taking the time to post them. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thank you very much for your comment, Mervyn! I'm glad these drawings were interesting for the Forum. By the way all the sketches are drawn on the envelopes so they are really "done in field"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Great stuff. Almost looks as though he was commissioned by a cigarette company! Hugh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 As a military officer and an artist, I appreciate you posting these on here. I've done a number of different caricatures for my friends over the years, and can just imagine this officer doing sketches of all his mates to pass the time. Here's a few of mine: This one is of Major General Smedley Butler, USMC. Awarded the Medal of Honor on two separate occasions for acts of valor in Vera Cruz, Mexico and Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Here is an actual photo of Butler to compare it to: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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