The River at Neufchâteau

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.

Date Made: 1918

Associated Person: War DepartmentArtist: Aylward, William James

Location: Currently not on view

Depicted: France: Grand Est, Neufchâteau

Related Event: World War I

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Credit Line: War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.25674Catalog Number: 25674Accession 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

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-7e9b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_445405

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