First world war paintings go on show for first time since 1919

Alfred Munnings’ 41 works regarded as one of the most important collections of war art anywhere

Paintings regarded as one of the most important collections of war art anywhere have gone on display together for the first time since they were exhibited to acclaim in 1919.

Alfred Munnings’ 41 paintings of soldiers, horses, battles and ruined landscapes were made during his spell, in the final year of the first world war, as an embedded artist with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front.

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