1916
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade is a 1916 chalk by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men leaning close, their heads touching. One wears a headwrap and looks older, with a tired face. The other has a bandage around his head, suggesting an injury. The background is simple, with faint lines that might be trees or buildings. The artist used only black and white chalk on blue-tinted paper, making the scene feel quiet and somber. The loose, sketchy lines give it a raw, urgent feel, like it was drawn quickly. Next, check out the technique: sfumato to see how artists use soft blending for mood.
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923), was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. He was politically engaged and collaborated with the anarchist and socialist press.
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