Canadian - WWI - Print - Landing of the First Canadian Division - Edgar Bundy - Signed

An impressive and rare print of Edgar Bundy's famous painting "The Landing of the First Canadian Division at St. Nazaire, 1915".

Edgar Bundy ARA. (1862-1922) was a well-known British historical and genre painter. He was commissioned by the Canadian War Memorials Fund to paint two large canvases, one of which depicted the first landing of Canadian forces in France 1915. The title of the painting refers to the arrival of the first Canadian troops - the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade, disembarking at the French port Saint-Nazaire in February 1915. On the waterfront, the pipe band of 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), led by Pipe-Major David Manson, plays the troops ashore. The steamship Novian, which transported the troops from England, is seen in the background. To the right, officers, troops and townspeople watch the arrival.

The original painting hangs in the Canadian Senate as part of the Beaverbrook Collection of Canadian War Art.

This print, is circa 1919 and is signed by the artist.

Frame: 25.5" x 18.5"

Print: 19.5" x 12"