The unreturning

Craig R. Barrett (1939 –)

Craig R. Barrett (b. 1939) – Former Intel CEO & artist creating evocative monochrome sketches inspired by WWI poetry. Explore themes of war, resilience & courage.

Shrine of Remembrance (Melbourne, Australia)

Explore Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance – honoring Australian veterans and commemorating ANZAC Day & Remembrance Day with poignant exhibitions, tours, and ceremonies at ANZAC Square.

The unreturningSuddenly night crushed out the day and hurledHer remnants over cloud-peaks, thunder-walled.Then fell a stillness such as harks appalledWhen far-gone dead return upon the world.There watched I for the Dead; but no ghost woke.Each one whom Life exiled I named and called.But they were all too far, or dumbed, or thralled,And never one fared back to me or spoke.Then peered the indefinite unshapen dawnWith vacant gloaming, sad as half-lit minds,The weak-limned hour when sick men

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About this artwork

Title: The unreturning
Artist: Craig R. Barrett
Original dimensions: 400.0 x 90.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Shrine of Remembrance
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Corpus context: remembrance symbolism , technological vision
Color palette: Neutrals

Quick Facts

Movement: Abstract Expressionism
Title: The unreturning
Dimensions: 400 x 90 cm
Medium: Painting
Artist: Craig R. Barrett