An original oil on board which captures a WWI soldier during a moment of contemplation as he sits within the depths of a trench, drinking from a metal mug and staring forward. Two of his comrades can be seen in the background similarly paused in a moment of quiet as they await their next order.

The painting is of a good quality, though very likely painted by a talented amateur artist with experience and/or knowledge of 20th century military warfare. A label has been added below the painting which reads ‘Private 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment - Somme trenches - August 1916’.

The signature appears to be the name Don Scott, unfortunately we know no further information about the artist.

A label on the back shows the board or possibly the painting itself was purchased from Sheffield art shop, ‘Hibbert Brothers’, which once held the title for Sheffield’s oldest shop, having traded for 164 years before it closed in 1998.

The frame measures 56cm x 42cm.

Aperture measures 40cm x 30cm

Some spots on the card mount under the glass and a light surface wear to the frame.