Home on Leave 1940 - 1945

"Home on Leave" is a pencil drawing created by Coreen Mary Spellman between 1940 and 1945. The work depicts a couple relaxing on a couch, likely a scene of a soldier returning home from war. The woman, in a loose-fitting nightgown, leans against the man who is clad in casual civilian clothes, hinting at his recent return. The soldier's uniform, a cap, and belt are casually placed on the couch, while the newspaper on the floor suggests a return to normalcy. The composition's intimate tone and realistic style capture the tenderness of the moment, reflecting the theme of reunion and domesticity during wartime.