Our American Brothers (Nos Frères D'Amérique)

Illustrator Guy Arnoux French

Author Written by Roger Boutet de Monvel French

Publisher Published by Devambez French

ca. 1917

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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.

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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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