An Advanced Dressing Station in France, 1918

Henry Tonks’s ‘An Advanced Dressing Station in France, 1918’ is a starkly realistic oil painting depicting the brutal realities of WWI medical care with meticulous detail and muted tones. This poignant work by the British artist offers a powerful chronicle of wartime wounds and resilience – discover this significant piece.

Henry Tonks

British surgeon & influential artist Henry Tonks (1862-1937) bridged Impressionism with modern art. Explore his figure studies, interiors, war drawings & portraits.

Imperial War Museums

Explore modern war & conflict at Imperial War Museums (IWM) in London! Discover powerful exhibits, aircraft at Duxford, HMS Belfast & Churchill War Rooms. Real stories from WW1 to today.