Tate

The cadets have been left drumming alone, and surrounded, in this exhibition, by the images of the aftermath of war they look vulnerable. One boy in particular has too-long sleeves and peers out from under the too-low peak of his hat, his cheeks flushed – a tin toy soldier hanging from the Christmas tree. For some the drums seem to be positioned too high, and their arms are raised awkwardly at the shoulder in order to strike.