Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Arthur Lismer Captures the Drama of War at Sea


Minesweepers, Halifax
Arthur Lismer
CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM–AN19710261-0342


From: War Art, Arthur Lismer
Written by: Jennifer Morse
The Legion Magazine.
July 1, 2004.
Source: Click here
Prior to becoming famous as a founding member of the Group of Seven, Arthur Lismer sharpened his painting skills in Halifax during the last years of World War I. He had a brilliant summer palette, and produced oil paintings that perfectly captured sunny days on the Atlantic coast. Sparkling blues complement the zigzagging camouflage on troop carriers, while lemon and Naples yellow coat the sky. His lively paintings celebrate the ships—also known as “dazzle” ships—as they carry troops to and from the busy port.
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