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Sculpture depicting Sergeant James Holland, with the pack

 

This walnut sculpture depicts an Australian First World War soldier, Sergeant James Holland. Serving as a machine gunner in the 7th Machine Gun Company, Jim arrived in Vignacourt during the severe winter of 1916, when he was required to wear a sheepskin vest for additional warmth.

His equipment was interesting to reproduce as we see, on his back all the elements necessary for a bivouac; the Machine Gun Company insignia was intricately crafted on his hat; and the unit color patch is also carefully carved on his left sleeve. Attention to detail demanded that even muddy cobblestones be reproduced carefully. The story is on the website: www.vignacourt.free.fr.

 

The famous bread boy

Abel Theot is an emblematic figure in Louis Thuillier's photographic collection. He was among the first individuals to be recognized as a civilian. With his father and brothers away at war, he was compelled to support his family despite his young age.

The sculpture in walnut was faithfully reproduced with its apron and folds, down to its wicker basket. It was presented in November 2019 to Saint Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Childers, Queensland, as part of ongoing Franco-Australian cultural exchanges.

 

Bread Boy sculpture with a wicker basket.