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Life on board a Troopship: a favourite occupation, 1899 (w / c en grisaille)
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Life on board a Troopship: a favourite occupation, 1899 (w / c en grisaille)
5920719 Life on board a Troopship: a favourite occupation, 1899 (w/c en grisaille) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Life on board a Troopship: a favourite occupation, Boer War, 1899.
Watercolour en grisaille by Henry Marriot Paget (1856-1936), for The Graphic or Daily Graphic, 1899.
Life on board a crowded troopship was cramped, uncomfortable and monotonous. Programmes of physical training, sport, drill, inspections and lectures were organised with the dual purpose of maintaining the mens physical fitness and relieving boredom. Even so, they were left with a good deal of time on their hands, which they filled with such pastimes as embroidery and knitting, as represented in this view, which was probably drawn from life.
The artist, Henry Paget, was a member of the 20th Middlesex (Artists ) Rifle Volunteer Corps 1875-85, becoming a lieutenant on 1 July 1881. An expert in camouflage, he went to France in January 1916 as a captain in the Royal Engineers, and was twice mentioned in despatches (4 January 1917 and 23 December 1918) by General Sir Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in France.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23306850
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Life on board a Troopship: a favourite occupation, 1899 (w/c en grisaille) captures the essence of the Boer War era, depicting the cramped and monotonous conditions experienced by soldiers during their journey. This watercolour en grisaille by Henry Marriott Paget offers a glimpse into the daily life of troops as they sought to maintain physical fitness and alleviate boredom. The troopship was filled with activities such as physical training, sports, drills, inspections, and lectures. These programs were designed to keep the men in shape while providing some respite from the tedium. However, despite these efforts, there was still plenty of idle time that soldiers had to fill themselves. In this particular scene depicted by Paget, we see soldiers engaging in pastimes like embroidery and knitting. These simple yet meaningful activities provided an escape from their surroundings and allowed them to channel their creativity amidst challenging circumstances. Paget himself had firsthand experience as a soldier serving in various capacities throughout his career. As a member of the 20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps and later as a captain in the Royal Engineers during World War I, he understood both military life and artistic expression intimately. This print not only showcases Paget's talent but also serves as a historical document offering insight into an often overlooked aspect of war - how soldiers coped with long journeys at sea while waiting for battle.
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