Soldiers on Leave - Night Scene (Permissionnaires - Effet de Nuit)
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows soldiers in dark uniforms walking a shadowy street at night. Their faces are hard to see. The buildings around them look tall and empty. This was made in 1916. The artist used fine lines to show light and dark. War was happening nearby. You can almost hear the quiet footsteps. Look up this exact technique next: etching.
