Object Details
associated person
War Department
artist
Peixotto, Ernest Clifford
Description
Charcoal sketch on paper. Through a large archway in the foreground, the viewer can see the interior of a building, filled with debris and deceased men. Rays of sun come through a hole in the building made by a shell. Original notation (on catalog card): "The Camp des Romains forms the apex of the St. Mihiel salient and its fortress was deemed impregnable. On the afternoon of Sept. 12th it was bombarded and a great shell pierced the arch of this casemate killing the commander's orderly and three other German soldiers. It was evacuated that night."
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
date made
1918
associated date
1917-1918
Battle of St. Mihiel
1918-09-12-15
ID Number
AF.25816
catalog number
25816
accession number
64592
Object Name
sketch
Physical Description
charcoal (overall medium)
Measurements
overall: 22 in x 15 1/8 in; 55.88 cm x 38.4175 cm
sketch: 20 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in; 52.705 cm x 31.75 cm
depicted
France: Grand Est, Saint-Mihiel
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_445038