Exploded Boche Dump at Cierges

Description:

Charcoal, crayon, and pastel drawing on heavy textured laid paper. The work depicts a destroyed German army dump at Cierges, France during World War I. In the center of the drawing is a large crater in the ground surrounded by vehicle parts, trees, ammunition shells, and other debris. Several deceased German soldiers are lying in the foreground. Damaged buildings are visible in the background.

Date Made: 1918Associated Date: 1917-1918

Associated Person: War DepartmentArtist: Harding, George Matthews

Location: Currently not on view

Related Event: World War I

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See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military, Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, Military, World War I Art, Art, Combat Art, Art

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.25756Catalog Number: 25756Accession Number: 64592

Object Name: drawing

Physical Description: charcoal (overall production method/technique)crayon (overall production method/technique)pastel (overall production method/technique)paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 19 1/2 in x 27 in; 49.53 cm x 68.58 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-848e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_448027

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