German machine-gun outpost near Proyart

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Accession Number ART03380
Collection type Art
Measurement Overall: 22.5 x 33.4 cm (sight)
Object type Work on paper
Physical description watercolour, pencil on paper
Place made France: Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Proyart
Date made 24 August 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Depicts a German machine gun post near Proyart, after its capture. There are camp remnants scattered around, helmets, rifles, satchels. In the distance are bombardments with smoke rising and explosions.