Hmcs Grilse on Convoy Duty 1919

"HMCS Grilse on Convoy Duty" is a 1919 lithograph by Arthur Lismer, a prominent member of the Group of Seven. The work depicts a Canadian naval destroyer, the HMCS Grilse, escorting a convoy of ships during World War I. The image, rendered in a spare, expressive style, captures the tense atmosphere of wartime at sea, with the ship's smoke, the distant figure of an airplane, and the choppy water all contributing to a sense of movement and danger. The artwork is part of the Canadian War Museum collection and is a poignant reminder of Canada's role in the First World War.