contemporary war paintings for sale from U.K. artist

War and conflict have been intertwined with human history for centuries. From the devastating World Wars to the current global tensions, war remains a poignant subject depicted through art that can surpass the narrative we are more familiar with. The artist was born into a war and brought up by parents who served. He has worked for the military and visited Flanders, Arlington, Brookwood and several lesser known war grave sites. He has been moved by his experiences and has felt compelled to paint these contemporary war paintings. Each piece offers a unique perspective, capturing the artist's personal reflections on the impact of conflict.

Each painting conveys the emotions felt by the artist for those affected by war. He portrays abstract figures that symbolize the human experience amidst turmoil each one with total respect.

A soldier of The Great War - his journey.

Inspired by the artist's thoughts several years after a trip to the Flanders battlefields of Woeld War one.

A soldier's expectations - his destination.

Bleak and cold with no room for comforts

You are viewing contemporary war paintings and you can see specific Paintings about World War One  which were inspired by a visit to the war graves in Flanders. 

To the slaughter.

Daddy

He did not come home but here is a statue.

a selection of these contemporary war paintings were exhibited at the Dialogue with Death exhibition in The Crypt Gallery St. Pancras

The Somme.

Winter of 1916, quiet till the morning.

These contemporary war paintings are by Alan Brain who has been a painter for more than 25 years. They were painted over a period of approximately five years with some added as events occurred.

After the battle one tree remains.

They called it Danger Tree... obviously

several of these contemporary war paintings have been exhibited to commemorate The Fallen in London including  The Mall Gallery