Artwork
A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade
A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade is a chalk drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade is a 1916 drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, created with black and white chalk on blue laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two soldiers, one injured and bandaged, in a moment of intimate connection, conveying the human toll of World War I.
Technique & Style
Steinlen's use of black and white chalk on blue paper achieves a somber tone, while loose, sketchy lines imbue the scene with a sense of urgency and immediacy.
Context
As a Swiss-born French artist associated with Art Nouveau and leftist publications, Steinlen's work often addressed social issues, including the impact of war.
Artist & collection
Artist
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923), was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. He was politically engaged and collaborated with the anarchist and socialist press.
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