In this episode, we’ll be visiting After the War by Lucien Simon at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King.
This oil on canvas was painted around 1920-22 by Lucien Joseph Simon. He was born in 1861 and died in 1945 in Paris, France. After the War is described by the Kelvingrove; “This is a jubilant image of the French army parading through the flag-strewn streets of Paris at the end of the war. Soldiers march with guns, backpacks and bugles, waved on by women and children. The strong diagonal lines created by striding legs, guns and flags give the work energy and convey the feeling of triumph.” I encourage you to take a look at Lucien Simon’s other work too.
By Anthony King (c)