Sars-Poteries, France [Park of German wagons near the railway station] Accession Number: ART02562.005

Description

Depicts a large park near the railway station in Sars-Poteries with a range of German wagons. Pictured are ammunition wagons, supply wagons, travelling kitchens, observation wagons and repair vehicles. The railway station can be seen in the background against an indistinguishable landscape. The artist's account also indicates that "there were also piles of steel helmets, bomb and flare throwers, respirators and other Hun equipment."

Details

Accession Number
ART02562.005
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: watercolour on paper
Measurement
sheet: 17.8 cm x 25.5 cm
Medium
watercolour and ink on paper
Date Made
15 December 1918
Whole/Part
Child
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired 1920
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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