Object Details
associated person
War Department
artist
Peixotto, Ernest Clifford
Description
Charcoal drawing on paper. A large chateau sits in the center of the sketch. There is a telegraph pole at the right edge of the drawing. From the catalog card: "'This Chateau was long used as a German Headquarters and when this drawing was made (Sept. 16th) it was the H.q. of our 29th Division.' (original label)" Although the catalog card says Sept. 16th, the artist's signature says "Aug 19 ; 18."
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
date made
1918
ID Number
AF.25870
catalog number
25870
accession number
64592
Object Name
sketch
Physical Description
charcoal (overall production method/technique)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 3/4 in x 18 7/8 in; 37.465 cm x 47.9425 cm
sketch: 14 3/8 in x 18 3/8 in; 36.5125 cm x 46.6725 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_445335