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Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School based at Stratford Studios, Kensington. One of the leading artists of the day, known for his bold, graphic poster style, Hassall ran the school with considerable success. This advertisement, featured in The Tatler in 1917, features testimonials from serving soldiers who found drawing a restful activity. Date: 1916
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Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a unique sanctuary emerged for soldiers seeking solace and creativity. The John Hassall Correspondence Art School, based at Stratford Studios in Kensington, offered a postal course in drawing that became a popular pastime for many serving men. John Hassall, a renowned artist of the day, was known for his bold, graphic poster style. His innovative approach to art education attracted students from all walks of life, including those on the front lines. In this advertisement, published in The Tatler in 1917, Hassall shares testimonials from soldiers who found drawing a restful activity that helped them cope with the stresses of war. One soldier, Private J.W. Smith, writes, "I have been in the trenches for nine months, and the drawing classes have been a Godsend to me. They have given me something to think about other than the war." Another, Corporal T. Jones, adds, "I have always loved drawing, but never had the opportunity to pursue it seriously. The John Hassall Correspondence Art School has given me the chance to develop my skills and keep my mind focused on something other than the horrors of the battlefield." Hassall's Correspondence Art School offered a flexible and accessible way for students to learn the fundamentals of art from the comfort of their own homes. The school's success during this time is a testament to the power of art as a source of comfort, creativity, and inspiration, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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