Keywords: MametzWood Christopher Williams.jpg en 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood' painted by Christopher Williams 1873-1934 Williams was commissioned by Secretary of State for War David Lloyd George Williams who was not an official war artist was allowed to visit the site in November 1916 Williams had soldiers pose for his work and completed preparatory sketches The painting itself was completed by 1917 William's work depicts the brutual fighting undertake by the 38th Welsh Division at Mametz Wood on 11 July 1916 cite web http //www bbc co uk/wales/arts/sites/christopher-williams/ Christopher Williams BBC 15 December 2015 and cite web http //walesatwar org/en/timeline/event-detail id 7498 'The Welsh at Mametz Wood' Wales at War 15 December 2015 cite web http //www museumwales ac uk/art/online/ action show_item item 1955 The Welsh at Mametz Wood National Museum Wales 15 December 2015 Christopher Williams 1916 or 1917 cite web http //www bbc co uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/the-welsh-division-at-mametz-wood-1916-181493 The Welsh Division at Mametz Wood 1916 BBC 15 December 2015 PD-old Template PD-1923 Paintings of war |