Object Details
associated person
War Department
maker
Duncan, Walter Jack
Description
Black ink and charcoal drawing of mounted troops in a large basin/pond of water. Immediately behind them is a group of badly damaged buildings. Church spire in the center background. Birds in sky. The sketch is done on beige wove paper mounted on brown (formerly beige) card, with decorative lines around the border ruled in graphite.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
date made
1918
associated date
1917-1918
ID Number
AF.25704E
catalog number
25704E
accession number
64592
Object Name
sketch
Physical Description
ink wash (overall production method/technique)
charcoal (overall production method/technique)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 23 3/4 in x 17 3/4 in; 60.325 cm x 45.085 cm
sketch: 15 1/4 in x 11 1/4 in; 38.735 cm x 28.575 cm
depicted
France: Grand Est, Dieulouard
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_448067