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Maurice Galbraith Cullen · 1918
Why it's great
A scene of a French town damaged by war, with broken walls and a quiet sky. Maurice Cullen painted the places where Canadian soldiers served in 1918. The painting is quiet and respectful. It's part of a series that preserves the memory of the war.
Where to see it
📍 Canadian War MuseumOttawa, Canada
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Maurice Cullen was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, and grew up in Montreal. He studied in Paris, and became known for his glowing paintings of snowy Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. In World War I he served as an official Canadian war artist. He died in 1934.
