Our American Brothers (Nos Frères D'Amérique)
One of France’s premier illustrators, Arnoux made numerous works depicting French soldiers at various moments in history, several of which were published during World War I. This project promoted unity between France and America by stressing the nations’ deep connections. With close attention to uniforms and weaponry, he shows a range of soldiers, from the infantrymen known as poilus ("hairy beasts") to officers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Our American Brothers (Nos Frères D'Amérique)
- Illustrator: Guy Arnoux (French, Paris 1886–1951 Paris)
- Author: Written by Roger Boutet de Monvel (French, Paris 1879–1951 Paris)
- Publisher: Published by Devambez , Paris
- Date: ca. 1917
- Medium: Woodcuts colored with pochoir
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 1/4 in. (13.3 x 17.1 x 0.6 cm)
- Classification: Books
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
- Object Number: 59.524.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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