Thomas Hennell

1903–1945

Thomas Hennell, ‘The Tree’ c.1938–40
The Tree c.1938–40
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Biography

Thomas Hennell (16 April 1903 – 1945) was a British artist and writer who specialised in illustrations and essays on the subject of the British countryside. He was an official war artist during the Second World War and was killed while serving in Indonesia in November 1945.

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British War Art

Artworks

Thomas Hennell, ‘The Tree’ c.1938–40

Thomas Hennell The Tree

c.1938–40
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Thomas Hennell, ‘Interior’ c.1930–2

Thomas Hennell Interior

c.1930–2
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Thomas Hennell, ‘Slipway, Reykjavik Harbour. August 12, 1943’ 1943

Thomas Hennell Slipway, Reykjavik Harbour. August 12, 1943

1943
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Thomas Hennell, ‘Portrait Study: Five Figures’ c.1935

Thomas Hennell Portrait Study: Five Figures

c.1935
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Thomas Hennell, ‘Landscape: Flint Heap, Road-Making’ c.1937–41

Thomas Hennell Landscape: Flint Heap, Road-Making

c.1937–41
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