Description

Mixed media on paper. The work depicts a morning mess for a group of American soldiers. Two soldiers are carrying rifles in the foreground. In the background, soldiers are gathered around a moveable stove. Some soldiers are eating or carrying food.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1918

associated date

1917-1918

associated person

War Department

artist

Harding, George Matthews

Physical Description

charcoal (overall production method/technique)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 18 in x 24 in; 45.72 cm x 60.96 cm

ID Number

AF.25745

catalog number

25745

accession number

64592

Credit Line

War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff

related event

World War I

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Armed Forces History: Armed Forces History, Military

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Art

Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

Data Source

National Museum of American History