Arthur Lismer
Harbour Defence - Winter
c. 1918-1919
Category:
This winter scene captures Halifax’s defence against the threat of German submarines that lurked at the mouth of the harbour. This lithograph is a prime example of Lismer’s skill at harnessing the drama of the scene by positioning two lone figures of the guards against a vast sky.
Artist
Title
Harbour Defence - Winter
Date
c. 1918-1919
Medium
Print
Materials
lithograph on wove paperDimensions
45 x 61 cm; image: 40.5 x 56 cm
Nationality
Canadian
Credit line
Transfer from the Canadian War Museum, 2001
Accession number
40742
