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Ammunition Up
Ammunition Up. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St. Johns Wood And From His Window He Was Able To Watch The Royal Horse Artillery, Which Was His First Contact With Horses. He Was Educated At Westminster And Then Studied At The R.A. Schools. He Worked As An Illustrator At The Graphic, The Tatler And The Illustrated London News. Holiday Served As A Gunner In The Royal Field Artillery On The Western Front During The First World War And He Painted Many Pictures For Army Messes
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1879 Ammunition Artillery Contact Educated Gilbert Graphic Gunner Illustrator Johns Messes News Pictures Schools Served Spent Studied Tatler Watch Westminster Worked 1937
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This evocative print captures the intensity and urgency of life on the Western Front during World War I, as depicted in the painting "Ammunition Up" by Captain Gilbert Holiday. Holiday, born in 1879 in St. John's Wood, London, grew up with a unique perspective of the Royal Horse Artillery, which he watched from his window. His early education at Westminster School and studies at the Royal Academy further fueled his passion for art. Before the war, Holiday worked as an illustrator for various publications, including The Graphic, The Tatler, and The Illustrated London News. When the conflict broke out, he joined the Royal Field Artillery as a gunner. His experiences on the front lines inspired him to create numerous paintings for army messes, providing a visual record of the war for his comrades. In "Ammunition Up," Holiday masterfully captures the teamwork and precision required to load and prepare artillery for battle. The soldiers in the painting work in unison, their faces focused and determined, as they ensure their ammunition is ready for the next engagement. The use of earthy tones and dramatic shadows adds to the sense of urgency and the raw emotion of the scene. This powerful image is a testament to Holiday's artistic talent and his unique perspective as both an artist and a soldier during the First World War. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and the enduring impact of the conflict on their lives.
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