Troops Waiting to Advance at Hattonchâtel - St. Mihiel Drive

National Museum of American History

Object Details

artist
Aylward, William James
Description
Charcoal, ink wash, and gouache on paper. The work depicts a group of American soldiers waiting to advance in Hattonchâtel, France. The soldiers appear at rest--sitting and talking with one another.
Location
Currently not on view
1918
ID Number
AF.25676
catalog number
25676
accession number
64592
Object Name
drawing
Physical Description
charcoal (overall production method/technique)
wash (overall production method/technique)
gouache (overall production method/technique)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall with matte: 27 7/8 in x 26 1/8 in; 70.8025 cm x 66.3575 cm
overall without matte: 24 1/2 in x 22 in; 62.23 cm x 55.88 cm
depicted
France: Grand Est, Vigneulles-lès-Hattonchâtel
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military
Official Art from the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I
Military
World War I Art
Art
Combat Art
Art
National Museum of American History
related event
World War I
Record ID
nmah_1384429
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-229d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Drawing by William James Aylward, Troops Waiting to Advance at Hattonchatel - St. Mihiel Drive
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