This is a drawing of a figure leaning forward and holding a rifle in a stark landscape. The drawing is executed in charcoal or pencil with strong, dynamic lines conveying a sense of motion. The figure is advancing through a flat, barren land with details like a plume of smoke in the background. The line work is simple, contrasting with the detailed shading on the figure's clothing and equipment. The landscape is sparse with minimal lines indicating the horizon. The composition focuses on the solitary figure, using negative space to evoke a sense of isolation or urgency.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1914/1919
- Medium
- brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5145 × 3122 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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