A Forward Gun on a Patrol Boat 1919

"A Forward Gun on a Patrol Boat" is a 1919 lithograph by Arthur Lismer. The drawing depicts a dramatic close-up view of a naval gun on a patrol boat with a sailor manning the weapon. This artwork was created during World War I when Lismer was documenting the Canadian war effort. It is now part of the collection of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The use of black and white creates a sense of intensity and realism, reflecting the seriousness of the subject matter. The dramatic composition highlights the power and potential danger of the gun.