Engineer Camp Near Flirey

Engineer Camp Near Flirey

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Description
Charcoal or crayon with gouache on heavy white card. A complex of dugouts and other structures are built into the side of the hill. Soldiers move through the outdoor area in front of the dugouts.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
drawing
date made
1918
associated person
War Department
artist
Aylward, William James
referenced
France: Grand Est, Flirey
Physical Description
charcoal (overall production method/technique)
crayon (overall production method/technique)
goauche (overall production method/technique)
heavy card (overall material)
Measurements
overall with cardboard label: 18 11/16 in x 23 13/16 in; 47.46625 cm x 60.48375 cm
overall without cardboard label: 18 3/8 in x 23 13/16 in; 46.6725 cm x 60.48375 cm
ID Number
AF.25655
catalog number
25655
accession number
64592
Credit Line
War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff
World War I
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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
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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