The Raid

Description:

Oil painting on canvas showing the aftermath of a raid during World War I. Depicted is a dead soldier lying on his back an empty dirt road. His rifle and helmet are lying on the ground beside him. There are two forms on the other side of the road, possibly more dead or wounded soldiers. There are two tall poles lining the road behind the soldier. In the background, fading into the distance at the end of the road, are several buildings. The scene is hazy and the sun is low on the horizon at right. Signed by the artist at bottom left, "Harvey Dunn, A.E.F. 1918"

Date Made: 1918Associated Date: 1917 - 1918

Associated Person: Dunn, Harvey ThomasMaker: Dunn, Harvey Thomas

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France

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.25724Catalog Number: 25724Accession Number: 64592

Object Name: Painting

Physical Description: oil (overall production method/technique)canvas (overall material)Measurements: overall: 27 1/2 in x 42 1/2 in; 69.85 cm x 107.95 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-7a19-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_447429

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