Algernon Talmage (British, 1871–1939), The Sulphur Dip for Mange (1917–1919)
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Oil on canvas
51.0 x 61.3 cm
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ontario
During his childhood, Talmage had an accident with a gun, permanently injuring his right hand; as a result, he painted with his left hand and was exempt from active service in the First World War. He became a war artist on the Western Front in France.
From the War Museum's website:
Veterinary units and over seven thousand horses sailed with Canada's First Contingent to England in October 1914. At its greatest strength, the Canadian Corps had more than 23,500 horses. Most of English artist Algernon Talmage's paintings were based on time spent near Quéant, on the Hindenburg Line, in 1918.
51.0 x 61.3 cm
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ontario
During his childhood, Talmage had an accident with a gun, permanently injuring his right hand; as a result, he painted with his left hand and was exempt from active service in the First World War. He became a war artist on the Western Front in France.
From the War Museum's website:
Veterinary units and over seven thousand horses sailed with Canada's First Contingent to England in October 1914. At its greatest strength, the Canadian Corps had more than 23,500 horses. Most of English artist Algernon Talmage's paintings were based on time spent near Quéant, on the Hindenburg Line, in 1918.
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