During WWI, the War Department sent American artists to Europe. The Smithsonian recently digitized the captivating artwork, see it and learn about it here
Physical Description:
Charcoal, crayon, pastel,
paper
Measurements:
overall: 19 5/8 in
x 26 7/8 in; 49.8475 cm x 68.2625 cm
Place Made:
Europe: France,1918
Description:
Charcoal, crayon,
pastel, and gouache sketch on heavy textured cream wove paper. American troops
are mounted on a team of horses pulling a large artillery piece through a
shell-torn village. In the left foreground, a cross with a helmet hung from it
marks a grave.
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