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Silhouette of Poilus, World War I

ca. 1915
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silhouette of Poilus, World War I
  • Artist: Anonymous , British, 20th century (Espinasse)
  • Date: ca. 1915
  • Medium: Cut paper
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 6 7/16 × 8 1/16 in. (16.4 × 20.4 cm)
  • Classifications: Cut Paper, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.145.294
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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