Join expert guide Edward Richards for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour examining how the British Army has been depicted in art across the centuries.
From grand battlefield landscapes to intimate portraits of wounded soldiers, artists have been depicting the British Army’s experiences for as long as it has existed.
On this tour of the National Army Museum, BSL guide Edward Richards will explore some of the different ways the Army has been represented in art.
He will provide a unique insight not only into the Army’s history, but also how it has been regarded across the centuries.
About Edward Richards
Edward Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum.
In 1918, the artist Alfred Munnings was tasked with recording the wartime contribution of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and Forestry Corps. His paintings highlight the military role of horses, capturing their beauty in the war-affected landscapes of France.