The River at Neufchâteau

Drawing by William James Aylward, The River at Neufchateau

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Object Details

associated person

War Department

artist

Aylward, William James

Description

Crayon and gouache on card. The work depicts a view of the river at Neufchâteau, France. Two soldiers are along the bank of the river. One man is sitting down and fishing; the other holds an umbrella over the sitting man's head. A large church, several houses, and outhouses are visible in the background.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

date made

1918

ID Number

AF.25674

catalog number

25674

accession number

64592

Object Name

drawing

Physical Description

crayon (overall production method/technique)

gouache (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 17 15/16 in x 21 15/16 in; 45.56125 cm x 55.72125 cm

depicted

France: Grand Est, Neufchâteau

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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/ng49ca746a2-7e9b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_445405