The Airman
Ethel Leontine Gabain 1883 - 1950
Summary
Sideways head and upper torso portrait of an airman. With his head turned to face the viewer; he is seated with outstreched arms resting on his knees. The airman wears a flying jacket, scarf and flying hat with chin strap undone. He is seated against a cloudy backdrop, with a hazy city on the horizon in the distance. The figure is in dark colours in contrast to the cityscape which is dipicted in light blues with an illuminated sky.
Object Name
The Airman
Creators Name
Date Created
1937
Dimensions
unframed: 50.8cm x 61.2cm
framed: 65.2cm x 75.9cm
accession number
1940.11
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
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