Munnings painted devastated chateaux and ruined structures representing wartime destruction. However, in accordance with contemporary conventions, and mindful of official disapproval, he did not include dead animals or soldiers in his work.

Ruined Chateau at Ennemain, Near Athies
Alfred Munnings, 1918
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
Canadian War Museum 19710261-0453

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