In a German Abri, Buillonville

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Object Details

associated person

War Department

artist

Peixotto, Ernest Clifford

Description

Charcoal drawing on paper. The work depicts the interior of a German abri, or underground shelter, near Bouillonville, France during World War I. Two indistinct figures are visible behind one of the supports in the background. A label pasted on the mount below the drawing reads "This abri was dug in the side of a hill and was very extensive. It had two entrances, thus assuring the safety of those within."

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.25839

catalog number

25839

accession number

64592

Object Name

sketch

Physical Description

charcoal (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 16 3/4 in x 18 7/8 in; 42.545 cm x 47.9425 cm

drawing: 12 1/2 in x 15 5/8 in; 31.75 cm x 39.6875 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

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-7314-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_445110