In a German Abri, Buillonville
In a German Abri, Buillonville
- Description
- Charcoal drawing on paper. The work depicts the interior of a German abri, or underground shelter, near Bouillonville, France during World War I. Two indistinct figures are visible behind one of the supports in the background. A label pasted on the mount below the drawing reads "This abri was dug in the side of a hill and was very extensive. It had two entrances, thus assuring the safety of those within."
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1918
- associated date
- 1917-1918
- associated person
- War Department
- artist
- Peixotto, Ernest Clifford
- Physical Description
- charcoal (overall production method/technique)
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 16 3/4 in x 18 7/8 in; 42.545 cm x 47.9425 cm
- drawing: 12 1/2 in x 15 5/8 in; 31.75 cm x 39.6875 cm
- ID Number
- AF.25839
- catalog number
- 25839
- accession number
- 64592
- Credit Line
- War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
- See more items in
- Armed Forces History: Armed Forces History, Military
- World War I Art
- Combat Art
- Military
- Art
- Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I
- Art
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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