Accession Number1971/2.133
TitleSoldier Writing a Letter, Görz, Austria
Artist(s)André KertészArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1915Medium & Supportgelatin silver print on paperDimensions 7 1/4 in x 9 9/16 in (18.41 cm x 24.29 cm);14 3/8 in x 19 3/8 in (36.51 cm x 49.21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. William RauhauserSubject matterPhotographed while Kertész was studying at the officer-candidate school in Görz, Austria, this photograph depicts a fellow soldier writing a letter. The photograph appears to have been taken in the soldiers' sleeping quarters, as there are rows of beds behind him as well as hooks hanging on the wall displaying packs and other gear. This intimate portrayal of an anonymous soldier offers a poignant representation of daily life during the early days of World War I.
Physical DescriptionPhotograph of a soldier sitting at a desk and writing on a piece of paper.
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Keywords
beds (furniture)
letters (correspondence)
military uniforms
soldiers
war photography
writing (processes)
writing desks