‘Julou’
drawing, drawing
Accession Number

NAM.2012-01-3-7

Description

‘Julou’. From a sketchbook of drawings and paintings in pastel, watercolour and pen and ink by Lt Col Reginald Copleston Bond DSO, 2nd Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, February to September, 1915. Shows scenes related to the artist’s experiences as a prisoner of war at Magdeburg Prisoner of War Camp, including interior scenes, portrait caricatures of British and non-British Officers and German guards, and views of the camp and surrounding area. Associated with World War One, POWs (1914-1918). In 1934 Bond produced the book ‘Prisoners Grave and Gay’ on his experiences.

Campaigns

World War One, POWs (1914-1918)