[Soldier on horse]

Accession Number ART90472
Collection type Art
Measurement Sheet: 20 x 28 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description pen and ink over pencil on paper
Maker Vasco, Louis
Place made France
Date made 1916-1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

An emaciated horse is ridden by a soldier wearing glasses. The horse is weighed down by shovels, papers and extra bags. They are heading away from a signed that points 'TO PARKHOUSE', and towards a forked path, with one path signed posted 'TO FRANCE', and the other 'TO DURRINGTON'. The horse's hooves are enlarged in comparison to the rest of his body.

This drawing is attributed to Louis Vasco - the artist's given name was Vasco Loureiro but he enlisted as Louis Vasco and has signed his name 'Vasco', 'Spr Vasco'.