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Sacrifice

Sacrifice
Painted around 1918 by Charles Sims (1873–1928)

Charles Sims used the image of the Crucifixion to capture the Canadian experience of war overseas and on the home front. This painting has not been exhibited since 1924.

    Date created: March 10, 2000 | Last updated: October 22, 2009
The spirit of a country.  The courage of its people.