Constant Permeke, the English Years 1914-1919Constant Permekes artistic trajectory was developing very promisingly until the war disrupted everything. In July 1914, Belgium announced a general mobilization. Constant Permeke was called up as a soldier and took part in the defense of the Antwerp fortress ring in August. He was severely wounded in the leg by a shell splinter. The war was over for Permeke. Even before the fall of Antwerp on 9 October, all wounded soldiers were transferred from