A Battlefield on the Marne

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Object Details

associated person

War Department

artist

Smith, J. Andre

Description

Mixed media on paper. This landscape depicts a battlefield that was part of the Second Battle of the Marne during World War I. This conflict was a turning point in the war. On July 15-16, 1918, the 38th Regiment of the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army participated in a battle here. Two crosses marking graves in the left foreground.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

date made

1918-07

associated date

1917-1918

ID Number

AF.25946

catalog number

25946

accession number

64592

Object Name

sketch

Physical Description

pencil (overall production method/technique)

color materials (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

sketch without frame: 11 in x 18 7/8 in; 27.94 cm x 47.9425 cm

sketch with frame: 6 15/16 in x 12 15/16 in; 17.62125 cm x 32.86125 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/ng49ca746a2-8137-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_445757