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The Battery, Wagon Line - A Nocturne

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The Battery, Wagon Line - A Nocturne

The Battery, Wagon Line. A Nocturne. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St. Johns Wood And From His Window He Was Able To Watch The Royal Horse Artillery, Which Was His First Contact With Horses. He Was Educated At Westminster And Then Studied At The R.A. Schools. He Worked As An Illustrator At The Graphic, The Tatler And The Illustrated London News. Holiday Served As A Gunner In The Royal Field Artillery On The Western Front During The First World War And He Painted Many Pictures For Army Messes

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1879 Artillery Battery Contact Educated Gilbert Graphic Gunner Illustrator Johns Messes News Nocturne Pictures Schools Served Spent Studied Tatler Wagon Watch Westminster Worked 1937


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The Battery, Wagon Line - A Nocturne

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is a captivating painting by the renowned British artist, Captain Gilbert Holiday (1879-1937). Holiday's early life was spent in St. John's Wood, where from his window, he was able to watch the Royal Horse Artillery, marking his first contact with horses. He received his education at Westminster and then studied at the Royal Academy Schools. Before serving in the Royal Field Artillery on the Western Front during World War I, Holiday worked as an illustrator for various prestigious publications, including The Graphic, The Tatler, and The Illustrated London News. His artistic talent was showcased in these works, providing a glimpse into his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. This particular painting, "The Battery, Wagon Line - A Nocturne," is a testament to Holiday's skill as a painter. The scene depicts a quiet, moonlit night at a military encampment, with horses and wagons lined up in the foreground. The use of soft, muted colors and long, deliberate brushstrokes creates an atmospheric and almost dreamlike quality to the image. Holiday's service in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I provided him with ample inspiration for his art. He painted many pictures for army messes, capturing the daily life and experiences of soldiers on the front lines. "The Battery, Wagon Line - A Nocturne" is a poignant reminder of the quiet moments of military life amidst the chaos and turmoil of war. This painting is a valuable historical and artistic document, offering insights into both the military experience during World War I and the artistic style of a talented and influential British artist. It is a must-have for any collection focused on military history, British art, or the history of illustration.

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