Study of First World War soldiers, a preliminary sketch for the oil painting, 'The Second Battle of Ypres (Frezenberg)', by William Barns Wollen, 1917 (c)

Charcoal and wash sketch from a sketchbook by William Barns Wollen, 1917 (c).

Canadian infantrymen of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry defending the Frezenberg Ridge at the 2nd Battle of Ypres in 1915. The two figures are wearing greatcoats; one carries an ammunition box on his shoulder while the other fires from an entrenched position. Both figures are included in Wollen's finished oil painting of the battle.