Machine Gun Nest

Richard Haines

Associated Names
Richard Haines

Artist, American, 1906 - 1984

This is a black and gray drawing of a group of soldiers at rest. The soldiers are huddled together behind a makeshift barricade made of logs and branches. They are depicted wearing heavy clothing, suggesting cold conditions. The soldiers' postures convey tension or vigilance. Shadows and highlights are used to add depth to the figures and the setting. The background shows a barren, wintry landscape with minimal foliage.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush with black and gray ink on (oriental?) paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.6 x 62 cm (16 3/4 x 24 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.123

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: Haines

Wikidata ID

Q64628539

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