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Description

English: 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood' painted by Christopher Williams (1873-1934). Williams was commissioned by Secretary of State for War David Lloyd George. Williams, who was not an official war artist, was allowed to visit the site in November 1916. Williams had soldiers pose for his work, and completed preparatory sketches. The painting, itself, was completed by 1917. William's work depicts the brutual fighting undertake by the 38th (Welsh) Division at Mametz Wood on 11 July 1916 (Christopher Williams. BBC. Retrieved on 15 December 2015. and 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood'. Wales at War. Retrieved on 15 December 2015.).

Date

1916 or 1917 (The Welsh Division at Mametz Wood, 1916. BBC. Retrieved on 15 December 2015.

Source

The Welsh at Mametz Wood. National Museum Wales. Retrieved on 15 December 2015.

Author



Alternative names	Christopher David Williams
Description	Welsh painter Welsh artist
Date of birth/death	7 January 1873	19 July 1934
Location of birth/death	Maesteg	London
Authority file	: Q5113432 VIAF: 95812865 ISNI: 0000000070548881 ULAN: 500021361 LCCN: no2014124622 RKD: 84694 WorldCat

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