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A Funk-Hole near Bullecourt, 1917
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A Funk-Hole near Bullecourt, 1917
A Funk-Hole near Bullecourt, 1917, by Lieutenant W (Will) H Dyson (1880-1938), Australian Imperial Force. Dyson joined the Army and despite being wounded twice he produced a large number of drawings of Australian soldiers in battle. In 1915, he became an Australian official war artist at the front. Exhibitions of his war cartoons were held in London, and in November 1918 he published Australia at War, which contains some of his finest drawings. Date: 1917
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A Funk-Hole near Bullecourt, 1917
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is a poignant and evocative drawing by Lieutenant Will H Dyson, an Australian official war artist who captured the raw reality of life on the Western Front during World War I. Dyson, who joined the Australian Imperial Force in 1914 and was wounded twice before becoming an official war artist in 1915, produced a large body of work depicting the experiences of Australian soldiers in battle. In this drawing, Dyson portrays a scene of soldiers huddled in a "funk-hole," a shallow trench used as a temporary shelter from the relentless shelling and gunfire that characterized the trenches of the Western Front. The soldiers, weary and exhausted, lean against the cold, muddy walls of the hole, their faces etched with the strain and fatigue of war. The scene is one of quiet desperation, a moment of respite amidst the chaos and destruction of the battlefield. The drawing is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches of the Western Front, and to the indomitable spirit that sustained them through the hardships and horrors of war. Dyson's work, which was exhibited in London and published in his book "Australia at War" in November 1918, remains an important historical record of the Australian experience of World War I. This drawing, created in 1917, is a powerful reminder of the topographical and military regiments that played a role in the history of the First World War. It offers a glimpse into the daily life and struggles of the soldiers on the front lines, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served during this pivotal period in world history.
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