Lawrence, Alfred Kingsley (1893–1975)- The Subaltern, 1921

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Alfred Kingsley Lawrence. 1921. Etching on paper. Signed in pencil below image. Framed and mounted. The print shows the aftermath of violence. In profile, the subject lurches backw ards - his sleeve torn and ripped away by a bullet. His hands are pressed forward, presenting a vulnerability reminiscent of Christ’s wounds. The print only depicts the figure, placing a striking emphasis on his wounding, and his heroic individuality. A similar print, titled The Pioneer, is held by the National Gallery of Scotland. Both form studies for the illustrated account of his battalion’s action that Lawrence contributed to post-war. Show more