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      The battle before Villers Bretonneux, August 8th, 1918

      Explore Harold Septimus Power’s ‘The battle before Villers Bretonneux.’ A dynamic oil painting of WWI soldiers on horseback, showcasing realism & impressionism. Discover this historical artwork.

      Discover Harold Septimus Power (1877-1951), a New Zealand/Australian artist famed for WWI horse depictions & rural landscapes. Explore official war art & equine scenes.

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      Biografie van de kunstenaar

      Harold Septimus Power: A Life in Art

      Early Life and Education

      • Born on December 31, 1877, in Dunedin, New Zealand, to Peter Power, an Irish-born hatter, and Jane Amers, his Scottish wife.
      • The family migrated to Australia when Harold was six years old.
      • Initially pressured by his father to study veterinary surgery for four years, he pursued his artistic inclinations with the encouragement of Walter Withers.
      • He began his art studies in Adelaide after leaving home as a teenager.

      Early Career and Artistic Development

      • Exhibited with the Melbourne Art Club in 1899, marking an early step in his artistic journey.
      • Worked as an illustrator and political cartoonist for Adelaide newspapers – *The Adelaide Observer*, *South Australian Register*, and *The Adelaide Critic*.
      • In 1904, received a commission from the Art Gallery of South Australia to paint an animal scene.
      • Married Isabel Laura Butterworth in September 1904.
      • Between 1905 and 1907, studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, refining his skills and broadening his artistic horizons.

      London Years and Artistic Recognition

      • Settled in London after studying in Paris, becoming a member of both the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Society of Animal Painters.
      • Exhibited at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts, gaining recognition within the British art scene.
      • Held his first one-man exhibition at the Guild Hall in Melbourne, Australia, in June 1913, showcasing oils and watercolors featuring rural landscapes used as backdrops for equine scenes and hunting subjects.

      World War I and Official War Artist

      • Appointed as an official war artist by the Australian government in 1917.
      • Attached to the 1st Division, A.I.F., from September to December 1917, and again in August 1918.
      • Became renowned for his powerful depictions of animals – particularly horses – on the battlefield, capturing their role and suffering during wartime.

      Post-War Career and Legacy

      • Continued to work with the Australian War Records Section for two decades after the war, documenting and commemorating the conflict.
      • Painted the ceremonial opening of the Federal parliament in 1927 alongside W. B. McInnes.
      • Maintained a successful career exhibiting both in Australia and overseas, even during the Depression era.
      • Married Margery Isabel Desmazures in Adelaide in 1936.
      • Associated with conservative art movements, including Robert Menzies' Australian Academy of Art.
      • Continued teaching art at his Melbourne School of Art, influencing a new generation of artists.

      Artistic Style and Influences

      • Power’s style blended elements of Realism and Impressionism, particularly in his landscape backgrounds.
      • His work is characterized by detailed depictions of animals, especially horses, combined with atmospheric landscapes.
      • He was influenced by artists like Walter Withers who encouraged him to pursue art.

      Historical Significance

      • Harold Septimus Power’s wartime paintings provide a valuable visual record of the Australian Imperial Force's experiences during World War I.
      • His depictions of horses on the battlefield offer a poignant perspective on the often-overlooked role of animals in warfare.
      • He remains an important figure in Australian art history, celebrated for his skill as an animal painter and his contribution to war art.
      Harold Septimus Power

      Harold Septimus Power

      1877 - 1951 , New Zealand

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      • Birth Date: 1877-12-31
      • Birth Place: Dunedin, New Zealand
      • Death Date: 1951-01-03
      • Influenced By: Walter Withers
      • Movement: Realism, Impressionism
      • Name: Harold Septimus Power
      • Nationality: New Zealander, Australian
      • Notable Works:
        • Bringing up the ammunition, Flanders, Autumn 1917
        • The battle before Villers Bretonneux, August 8th, 1918