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A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an artistic sketch of two men's upper bodies. Both men are depicted from the side, facing to the right. The man in the foreground wears a cloth wrapped as a headscarf, covering his hair, and the other man wears a cap as well. Their facial features are outlined with sharp, dark strokes, and they both appear to have prominent cheekbones and elongated noses. The figures are dressed in clothing that is loosely sketched. The background is also sketched, with swirling lines and shapes that suggest a textured, abstract backdrop. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
black and white chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3555 × 4640 px
Public Domain
Yes
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