About this artwork
This unusual drawing shows the backs of the heads of a man from the army and two sailors. The title ‘Jack and Tommy’ refers to their military roles – Jack meaning a sailor and Tommy a private in the army. The strong lines, vibrant primary colours and curious viewpoint create a bold composition. Cadell joined the Royal Scots in 1915 and produced a series of drawings of army life before leaving for service in France. Twenty of these drawings were published in 1916 in the book, also titled ‘Jack and Tommy’, which was sold to benefit the Red Cross.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883 - 1937) Scottish
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title:Jack and Tommy
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date created:1915
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materials:Ink and watercolour on card
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measurements:42.70 x 31.60 cm (mounted 63.50 x 50.80 cm) (framed: 67.30 x 54.60 cm)
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credit line:Purchased 1994
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accession number:GMA 3775
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Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell
Cadell studied in Paris and lived in Munich before settling in his native Edinburgh around 1909. Cadell's pre-war work is influenced by the Impressionists. From around 1920, his work became brighter and bolder. Shadows were suppressed to such an extent that the paintings of this period are...