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Servir (To Serve)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two soldiers with arms around each other's shoulders as they walk towards a distant crowd and planes overhead. The soldiers are wearing military uniforms and boots. The background shows a group of people in motion, with planes flying in formation. The drawing is monochromatic in shades of brown. The title "SERVIR" and additional text suggest it might be a poster for a theatrical production by Henri Lavedan featuring Lucien Guitry. The drawing style is dynamic and expressive, conveying camaraderie and urgency.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
lithograph [poster] in black and brown on wove paper
Dimensions
8728 × 12952 px
Public Domain
Yes
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