Drawing, of Lance Corporal Robertson, Edinburgh Home Guard

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This pastel portrait of Lance Corporal Robertson of the 11th City of Edinburgh Battalion Home Guard was drawn by Eric Kennington. It dates from 1943. It is signed and dated 'EHK 43'.

Rather against the popular view, the picture stresses the dignity of the individual Home Guard soldier, Britain's last line of defence in the event of invasion.

The portrait is one of a series drawn by Eric Kennington for a book published in 1945 to commemorate the service and character of the Home Guard. Individuals from around the country are shown against backdrops reflecting their national or local character - in this example the national flag of Scotland.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-210-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1992.304
• Date: 1943
  
• Material: Inscription: EHK 43
  Drawing / portrait
  
• Dimensions: 950 mm x 663 mm
  
• What: Drawing / portrait
  
• Subject: Paintings and drawings
  
• Who: Eric Henri Kennington (Delineator)
  Home Guard, 11th City of Edinburgh Battalion (British land forces)
  Lance-Corporal Robertson (Sitter)
  
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• Event: World War II (War)
  
• Description: Home Guard, 11th City of Edinburgh Battalion - Framed pastel portrait of Lance-Corporal Robertson by Eric Henri Kennington, signed and dated 'EHK 43'
  
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