Object Details
associated person
War Department
artist
Harding, George Matthews
Description
Charcoal and crayon drawing on heavy textured cream wove paper. The work depicts German prisoners of war carrying wounded American soldiers on stretchers at a first aid station. Wounded soldiers - American and German - are shown lying and sitting on the ground in front of a building flying a white flag with a red cross on it. On the far right, in the foreground, a multi-colored camouflaged German helmet hangs on a rifle with its bayonet fixed. A tank, smoke, and fire 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.25742
catalog number
25742
accession number
64592
Object Name
drawing
Physical Description
charcoal (overall production method/technique)
crayon (overall production method/technique)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 18 1/4 in x 29 1/8 in; 46.355 cm x 73.9775 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Red Cross
related event
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_448015