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Portrait of Cosmo Clark, by Eric Kennington, WW1
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Portrait of Cosmo Clark, by Eric Kennington, WW1
Portrait of Cosmo Clark, painting by Eric Kennington, First World War. Both artist and subject served with the Middlesex Regiment.
1917
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Clark Cosmo Eric Kennington Middlesex Moustache Panel Regiment
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This poignant portrait, titled "Cosmo Clark" and painted by British artist Eric Kennington in 1917, captures the somber and weary expression of a soldier who had borne the heavy burden of the First World War. Cosmo Clark, depicted here with a well-groomed moustache and a thoughtful gaze, served with the Middlesex Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Army. The oil on panel painting is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict, which claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians between 1914 and 1918. Kennington himself was no stranger to the horrors of war. He had enlisted in the Middlesex Regiment in 1915, and was later commissioned as an officer. His experiences on the Western Front deeply influenced his art, and he went on to create a series of powerful portraits of soldiers, including this one of his comrade-in-arms, Cosmo Clark. The 1910s were a decade marked by upheaval and change, and the First World War was a defining moment in world history. This portrait of Cosmo Clark serves as a poignant reminder of the individual stories and experiences that make up the larger narrative of the war. The sadness and weariness etched on his face speak to the profound impact of the conflict on the human spirit, and serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families during this time.
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