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Among the Wreckage

Dunn, Harvey Thomas

A charcoal, pastel, and watercolor drawing of American soldiers marching through rubble and bombed out buildings. The American soldiers are carrying rifles, possibly M1903 Springfields. There are white buildings with red roofs and green shutters in the background and piles of wood and stone rubble in the foreground. The body of a German soldier is partially buried under the rubble in the foreground, with only his legs and discarded helmet visible.

Date

1918

Type

Drawing

Medium

charcoal (overall production method/technique)

Department

NMAH

Institution

National Museum of American History

Object number

nmah_447426

Credit

War Department. Historical Branch of the General Staff