Ceux de la priemiere heure. "Sire! ou en somme-nous de la guerre fraiche et joyeuse!"
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of soldiers in profile, marching in a loose line. Their uniforms are simple, with hats and backpacks, and they seem to be walking through open fields. The drawing is rough and fast, with quick strokes that leave some areas sketchy. The artist used only black crayon on paper, making the whole scene look like a quick note. The soldiers’ faces are blurred, focusing more on their movement and the space between them. Try looking up Forain, Jean-Louis next to see more of his fast, sketchy style.
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