War artist Michael Crossan will give a guided tour of our War Paint exhibition, in which his work is featured.
During this special one-hour tour, Michael Crossan will take you round the exhibition and discuss what it’s like to be a war artist.
Michael served in West Berlin and the UK. Learn how his experience in the army has influenced his artwork and practice over time.
Terms and conditions of ticket sales
To meet the Victorian public’s growing desire for authentic images of war, newspapers began sending artists to accompany British troops on campaign. Their pictures formed the substance of much war reporting.