Captain L. E. George, MCLeslie Cole · 1945

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1945
  • Dimensions67.0 x 52.0 cm

Leslie Cole (1910 – 1976)

Leslie Cole (1910-1976): British war artist documenting WWII's realities with unflinching realism, from Malta to Bergen-Belsen. Explore his powerful paintings & legacy.


About this artwork

  • Title: Captain L. E. George, MC
  • Artist: Leslie Cole
  • Year: 1945
  • Original dimensions: 67.0 x 52.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Contemporary Realism
  • Corpus context: stoicism and authority, military duty & honor
  • Main color: Gray
  • Keywords: captain l.e. george, impressionistic portrait, realistic portrait style

Questions & Answers

What are the author and date of "Captain L. E. George, MC"?

The author of "Captain L. E. George, MC" is Leslie Cole, and the work is dated 1945.

What does "Captain L. E. George, MC" share with the rest of Leslie Cole's output?

Within Leslie Cole's output, "Captain L. E. George, MC" sits in the Contemporary Realism style, alongside the themes of impressionistic realism, wwii era reflection, military duty & honor, british wartime spirit, cole's war artist focus, stoicism and authority, documenting historical events.

Which artistic current is "Captain L. E. George, MC" by Leslie Cole part of?

"Captain L. E. George, MC" by Leslie Cole belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

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