The Unknown Warrior was chosen for Westminster Abbey in 1920, from four unknown warriors who fought for Britain during the First World War, and who died in four different battle areas. In the summer of 2017 the artist spent time in the four locations (the Aisne, the Somme, Arras and Ypres), making studies of the landscapes as they are now. This oil painting is one of a series of four stemming from these visits. This painting has been made across four separate canvases, one for each unknown warrior and each canvas is the same size as a Commonwealth War Grave (2 ft 6 in. in height and 1 ft 3 in. in width).

Alternatively titled 'Poppies'

Half length, turned to the left, with his hands rested on a table; a piece of paper lies under his left hand; to the left is a pile of books the top one having traced of gilding on the binding; Nowell wears ecclesiastical dress and a wide brimmed hat; a fishing rod sits above him. The painting bears a coat of arms and extensive inscriptions begining 'Alexander Nowellus Sacra Theol...'

Head, semi-profile, wearing a grey jumper and tie