Copley's first response to the First World War was The Recruits. A study of a squad of men marching, still in civilian dress. The men, some old and others little more than boys, are each closely observed and their faces fully realised.
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Wright: W. 113
Handwritten on item: A scene in London in the early days of the 1914-18 war J.C. Own proof J.C.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Albert H. Wiggin; May 1946
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Wright, Harold J. L. “The lithographs of John Copley and Ethel Gabain.” Albert Roullier Art Galleries, 1924, Chicago.
Cooke, Gordon, and Harold J. L. Wright (compiler). “John Copley 1875-1950, lithographs.” The Fine Art Society, PLC, 2000, London.
Notes (object):
First state. Coats and background fairly light. Edition: 20.