Description
Charles Comfort– Gunners Resting –Offset Lithograph–1940s-LTD-WWIIPrint-Rare
Charles Fraser Comfort (1900–1994) was a prominentScottish-Canadian artist. He trained at the Art Students League of New York. Hebecame a major Canadian painter of the 20th century, specializing in landscape.During World War II, he initiated Canada’s War Art program and served as a warartist. In November 1943, he joined the 1st Canadian Infantry Division andtraveled to Italy. After the war, he returned to Canada and taught at theOntario College of Art and at the University of Toronto (as Professor of Artand Archaeology). From 1959 to 1965, he served as the Director of the NationalGallery of Canada.
This limited edition offset lithograph of restingsoldiers at Selsey, England, was after an ink drawing created in May 1943—shortlyafter the artist arrived in Europe as a war painter.
The impression is in good condition. It is dated,numbered, and bears Charles Comfort’s pencil signature. The paper shows naturalage-related toning. Tape marks are present on the verso.
Details
- Medium: Offset lithograph on wove paper
- Year: 1943
- Dimensions:
- Paper: 14.5 × 10.5 in
- Image: 12 × 9.5 in
- Inscriptions:
- Lower right (pencil): Charles Comfort 10/30
- Lower left (pencil): Selsey, Sussex, England
- Lower right (in plate): Gunner Resting, Selsey, 19 May 43.
- Lower left (in plate): Charles Comfort
- Condition Report: Good – strong impression; tape marks on verso; minor toning; unframed
Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
