Accession Number
2009/1.506

Title
Soldiers Fording a Stream

Artist(s)
Maximillian Luce

Object Creation Date
1875-1941

Medium & Support
ink and graphite on paper

Dimensions
12 3/4 in. x 19 3/4 in. ( 32.39 cm x 50.17 cm )

Credit Line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

Subject matter
The quickly-rendered sketch depicts a highly charged battle scene from World War I, in which soldiers ford a river on foot and on horseback. Figures in the background charge away from the viewer with weapons raised, presumably towards enemy troops. 

Physical Description
The minimally detailed sketch depicts fourteen men, many of whom are partially submerged in water. Some appear to ride horseback, and several brandish weapons such as swords and guns. The image is composed using ink wash over graphite, with blue ink accents.

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
battles
horses (equipment)
men (male humans)
sketches
soldiers
streams
swords
world wars