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Brangwyn’s subject matter reflects his interest in the sea. In many of his prints, he has exploited the particular quality of lithography that enables artists to create prints similar to sketches and drawings. Brangwyn was deeply affected by the destruction and loss of life in the war, particularly in Belgium, where he had been born. He was never appointed an official war artist, but produced many further lithographs to support various charities.

This work forms part of the portfolio ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’, a series of 66 lithographic prints commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1917. The series provides a broad and fascinating representation of Britain’s war objectives, military activities and effort on the Home Front.

National Museum Cardiff

Title

The Gun

Date

1917

Medium

lithograph on paper

Measurements

H 54.9 x W 38.1 cm

Accession number

NMW A 13175

Acquisition method

gift from H. M. Ministry of Information, 1919

Work type

Print

National Museum Cardiff

Cathays Park, Cardiff (Caerdydd) CF10 3NP Wales

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Artist or maker

Frank Brangwyn

1867–1956

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