The Great War: Official War Artists
26 People in group
A group of artists chosen to produce works documenting the war for the official government scheme, run by the War Propaganda Bureau. The first artist chosen was Muirhead Bone in May 1916, followed by others such as Olive Edis, Augustus John and Stanley Spencer. Another official artist, Paul Nash, subsequently voiced objections to the scheme, and the way the WPB exercised rigid restrictions regarding artist's content.
Draughtsman, etcher and painter
Sitter in 9 portraits | Artist of 1 portrait
Painter and novelist
Sitter in 18 portraits | Artist associated with 39 portraits
Painter, Royal Academician
Sitter in 28 portraits | Artist associated with 29 portraits
Artist and teacher of art
Sitter in 24 portraits | Artist associated with 222 portraits
Portrait and landscape painter and muralist
Sitter in 5 portraits | Artist associated with 72 portraits
Painter and printmaker
Sitter in 5 portraits | Artist associated with 52 portraits
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