Studies on the field of battle Accession Number: ART03321

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Two unidentified soldiers in full marching order, one seated, other walking away from viewer, background very hazy from smoke or dust; Western Front, France

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Accession Number
ART03321
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on artist board
Measurement
unframed: 50.5 cm x 40.2 cm
Medium
oil on artist board
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under the official war art scheme 1918
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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