Watch Out for the Big Shell! (Gare la Marmite!)

1915-1917

Andre Devambez

Associated Names
André Devambez

Artist, French, 1867 - 1944

This is a drawing featuring a mounted figure and another figure taking cover. The scene appears tense with the mounted figure in motion and possibly engaging the other figure who is crouched to the side near a structure. Bold strokes add energy to the scene, emphasizing the power of the horse and the urgency of the figures' actions. The linework captures movement and emotion, focusing on the contrast between the figures and their environment. The margins contain text likely providing context or signature details related to the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with aquatint on buff wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.72 × 31.75 cm (10 1/8 × 12 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 36.83 × 48.26 cm (14 1/2 × 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.65.1.12

  • Portfolio Title

    Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an aerial view of marching soldiers stretching into the distance. A village with a church and rooftops is visible on the horizon. The artwork features intricate linework and expressive brushstrokes capturing the movement of the soldiers. The color scheme is monochromatic with black and white tones, emphasizing detail and creating a striking visual impact. The soldiers are shown marching along a path, diminishing in size towards the horizon. The landscape includes a winding path with groups of soldiers moving through it.

Cover for Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

André Devambez

1915

The image shows linear shapes with fabric ties on a textured, beige surface. The ties are laid out with irregular spacing, creating a geometric pattern.

Douze eaux-fortes [La Guerre 1914-18] (Twelve Etchings [World War I])

André Devambez

1915

The image depicts a view from an elevated position overlooking a rugged shoreline with rocky formations. The horizon line is faint, positioned near the top third of the image, where the ocean meets the darkened sky. Details are indistinct due to the monochromatic color palette. The work features broad, textured brushstrokes with diffused, shadowy tones. The area closest to us is filled with intricate rocky textures in varying shades of black and dark gray. In the distance, the sea extends towards the horizon with subtle shading. The overall color palette is monochrome, dominated by blacks, grays, and deep browns.

Cold (Le Froid)

André Devambez

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, France; (Eric Gillis Fine Art, Brussels); purchased 2019 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 26/150; lower right in graphite: André Devambez; lower left in plate: André Devambez; lower right in plate: Gare la Marmite!

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