Weymouth Bay, Victory Day Celebrations

Description

Hundreds of British beachgoers in Weymouth Bay celebrate the first anniversary of Victory Day, marking the Allies' victory against Germany in May 1945. This colorful depiction highlights the electrified mood of the population. Sir Muirhead Bone served as the official war artist during World War II. Having been appointed in 1916, Bone captured this happy moment after having lived through two world wars.

Provenance

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Weymouth Bay, Victory Day Celebrations

Muirhead Bone

1946

Accession Number

1954.772

Medium

watercolor, graphite, pen and ink

Dimensions

N/A

Classification

Drawing

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

John L. Severance Fund