Smile and Wave

This painting depicts a militia road checkpoint and was painted during Howson's spell as an official war artist with the British forces during the conflict in Bosnia. The title suggests the uneasiness felt by himself and the other passeners in these roadside encounters.
Object no :
EAFA022n
Collection :
Peter Howson
Creator :
Peter Howson
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
1900 x 1290mm
Materials :
oil on canvas
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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