seaJane Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Hm, is tnat by William Orpen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Christopher Williams (The Welsh at Mametz etc)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Hm, is tnat by William Orpen? Not Orpen I'm afraid SJ Christopher Williams (The Welsh at Mametz etc)? Nor Williams Dai Bach David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Briefly back to paintings but with a very tangental TEL connection wit11.jpg Who is the painter, and what is the loose connection to the thread's patron saint? David I`d say Augustus John, and he did paint this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Is the painting the one the MoD owns of an unknown Canadian? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Is the painting the one the MoD owns of an unknown Canadian? John I don`t know David`s picture to be honest, but A.J. painted this one, which I believe is a Canadian soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 NF and Knotty Well done both. Right on all counts. It is by Augustus John and my one was the 'Unknown Soldier' owned by my former employers. John was attached to the CEF and painted a series of portraits to which he, on purpose, gave no names as he was trying to portray something about the experience of fighting men rather than of any individuals. It always struck me as ironic therefore that his most famous image of the war has become the almost quintessentially individual one of TEL. The most iconic image of this iconic man David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 The most iconic image of this iconic man David http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=237291 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 "Sheriff has just come behind my bed, and yelled into my ear 'Excuse me, but what is an iconoclast?' " http://telawrence.com/post/14587909598/i-trace-a-little-hesitation-in-your-handling-of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=237291 I found that a puzzling thread but I'm an old enough hand these days to steer clear of contributing to it. A perfectly good word with a perfectly clear definition David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 Staying with paintings. Who the devil is this artist??? Self-portrait included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 On the contrary; I`ve testaments from many a young lady who all assure me that in fact, Ghazala is a perfectly nice chap! It is indeed Bela Kiss, which like you I`m sure our TELstar knew from the start. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Béla_Kiss This is good stuff, keep it up. Missed todays inputs unfortunately after putting in a shift at Clouds Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 should have paid more attention to Ghazala who obviously knew straight away. Not a nice chap to meet if you were a young lady. John Mrs Ghazala found this very amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 29 March , 2016 Share Posted 29 March , 2016 This is the famous sketch by Augustus John. TEL went with Feisal to John's flat overlooking the Seine in 1919. Whilst John and Feisal were talking TEL was looking out of John's window. John turned and sketched him in 4 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 That will teach me to censor what I type, just because I thought of something, it doesn't mean I should write it, as it will possibly taken out of context. [That sounds like politician speak] Still glad it brought a smile to peoples faces. Back to neverforgets painting, I'm sure I've seen it at the IWM, but I thought it was an unknown artist. As yet still cant fathom out who it is ....yet. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Got it Austin Osman Spare..Operating in a Regimental Aid-post. He was a conscript in the RAMC, and never served overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Got it Austin Osman Spare..Operating in a Regimental Aid-post. He was a conscript in the RAMC, and never served overseas. Spare it is. Also worked as an official war artist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Osman_Spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Moving on: Awarded the Military Cross in WW1, this fellow had many strings to his bow, and is known for exploits on land sea and air. It would be fair to call him an adventurer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Charles Ulm khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Charles Ulm khaki Not Ulm, but you do have the correct nationality. At the time he won his Military Cross, for rescuing the wounded, his main duties were non-combative. He wasn`t a medic. Shortly afterwards, still whilst in his non-combative role, he was awarded a bar to his M.C. for taking charge of a party of soldiers during battle, who had seen all their officers killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Hi neverforget It is Hubert Wilkins, was an official photographer in the war, but was an explorer,geographer, submariner, etc.etc.. A quick read up of this chap shows him to be a definite adventurer. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 30 March , 2016 Share Posted 30 March , 2016 Hi neverforget It is Hubert Wilkins, was an official photographer in the war, but was an explorer,geographer, submariner, etc.etc.. A quick read up of this chap shows him to be a definite adventurer. John It is indeed Sir George Hubert Wilkins MC & Bar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Wilkins I have to say, your rate of deduction over such a wide range of subjects is quite astounding John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 2 April , 2016 Share Posted 2 April , 2016 Many happy returns to Uncle George for the last 10 minutes of birthday. Sorry I didn't post earlier, out at the conference which was v good. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 3 April , 2016 Share Posted 3 April , 2016 Many happy returns to Uncle George for the last 10 minutes of birthday. Sorry I didn't post earlier, out at the conference which was v good.Pete. Escaped my attention too. Many Happy returns Uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 3 April , 2016 Share Posted 3 April , 2016 UG ...And mine. Belated good wishes to the creator of WAIWAs! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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