Artwork
Soldier in Tram
Soldier in Tram is a drawing by Daniel Moiseiwitsch. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Soldier in Tram is a 1941 drawing by Daniel Moiseiwitsch, created with pen and ink on card.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a soldier seated in a tram, with a street scene visible through the driver's window, including another approaching tram and pedestrians.
Technique & Style
Moiseiwitsch employed cross-hatching, using dense, layered lines to create texture and depth, giving the drawing a three-dimensional appearance.
Context
The work reflects the artist's observation of everyday life during wartime, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the urban environment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Moiseiwitsch made wartime scenes in ink and watercolour. In *Soldier in Tram* and *London Street* he captured civilians and soldiers caught in the rhythms of a city at war, rendered in quick, precise lines that…
