Exploded Boche Dump at Cierges

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Object Details

associated person

War Department

artist

Harding, George Matthews

Description

Charcoal, crayon, and pastel drawing on heavy textured laid paper. The work depicts a destroyed German army dump at Cierges, France during World War I. In the center of the drawing is a large crater in the ground surrounded by vehicle parts, trees, ammunition shells, and other debris. Several deceased German soldiers are lying in the foreground. Damaged buildings are visible in the background.

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.25756

catalog number

25756

accession number

64592

Object Name

drawing

Physical Description

charcoal (overall production method/technique)

crayon (overall production method/technique)

pastel (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 19 1/2 in x 27 in; 49.53 cm x 68.58 cm

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

Military

World War I Art

Art

Combat Art

Art

Data Source

National Museum of American History

related event

World War I

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-848e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_448027