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Photographic Print : Getting used to Army Boots - Recruits in training, Wincheste
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Getting used to Army Boots - Recruits in training, Wincheste
Getting used to Army Boots. (Winter 1939). Recruits in training, Winchester.Unframed watercolour, pen and ink by Eric Dawson, 1939 (c).Shows some men in shorts and t-shirts running down a cobbled street and through an archway, possibly that of the Westgate near the barracks of the Kings Royal Rifles Rifle Depot in Winchester. A couple of the men have tripped over and there is a civilian woman carrying two baskets in the background.Eric Dawson served in North Africa, Syria, Palestine and the Lebanon, 1940-1945 with 2nd Bn Rifle Brigade, Royal Engineers and the Army Educational Corps.Associated with World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943). Date: 1939
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Archway Boots Cobbled Dawson Eric Possibly Recruits Running Shirts Shorts Winchester Getting Unframed
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the rich history of military training in this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. "Getting used to Army Boots," an unframed watercolor, pen and ink artwork by Eric Dawson, vividly depicts recruits in Winchester enduring the early stages of their army training. This evocative piece, available as a rights-managed print, offers a unique glimpse into the past, making it a must-have addition to any military history or art enthusiast's collection. Immerse yourself in the story this image tells and relive the determination and camaraderie of those who came before us.
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Getting Used to Army Boots: Recruits in Training, Winchester (Winter 1939) by Eric Dawson This evocative watercolour and pen and ink drawing by Eric Dawson captures the essence of the early stages of army training during the winter of 1939 in Winchester, England. The scene portrays a group of recruits in shorts and t-shirts, determinedly running down a cobbled street towards an archway, possibly that of the Westgate near the barracks of the Kings Royal Rifles Rifle Depot. Their faces are a mix of concentration and exertion, as they adjust to the unfamiliar weight and discomfort of their new army boots. Two of the men have tripped over, adding a sense of realism and camaraderie to the image. In the background, a civilian woman carries two baskets, seemingly oblivious to the military activity unfolding around her. The use of muted colours and intricate detailing in the drawing accentuates the raw energy and grit of the recruits' training experience. Eric Dawson, an accomplished artist, served in North Africa, Syria, Palestine, and the Lebanon from 1940 to 1945 with the 2nd Bn Rifle Brigade, Royal Engineers, and the Army Educational Corps. This drawing is associated with the early days of World War Two and the North African campaign. The date of creation is circa 1939. This unframed watercolour and pen and ink drawing offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and camaraderie of army training during wartime. It is an invaluable historical record and a testament to the resilience and determination of those who served in the armed forces during this pivotal period in history.
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