St. Juvin

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Object Details

artist

Peixotto, Ernest Clifford

Description

Charcoal and graphite sketch on paper. The sketch shows several shell-torn buildings in Saint-Juvin, France during World War I. In the foreground of the work, surrounding a dirt road, are damaged buildings, debris, a broken telephone pole, and a motor truck.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

date made

1918

ID Number

AF.25864

catalog number

25864

accession number

64592

Object Name

sketch

Physical Description

charcoal (overall production method/technique)

graphite (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 11 3/4 in x 14 in; 29.845 cm x 35.56 cm

sketch: 11 1/4 in x 13 1/4 in; 28.575 cm x 33.655 cm

Arrondissement where St. Juvin is located

France: Grand Est, Vouziers

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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/ng49ca746a2-7b29-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_445328