The image shows an artistic sketch of two men's upper bodies. Both men are depicted from the side, facing to the right. The man in the foreground wears a cloth wrapped as a headscarf, covering his hair, and the other man wears a cap as well. Their facial features are outlined with sharp, dark strokes, and they both appear to have prominent cheekbones and elongated noses. The figures are dressed in clothing that is loosely sketched. The background is also sketched, with swirling lines and shapes that suggest a textured, abstract backdrop. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the figures.
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The image shows an artistic sketch of two men's upper bodies. Both men are depicted from the side, facing to the right. The man in the foreground wears a cloth wrapped as a headscarf, covering his hair, and the other man wears a cap as well. Their facial features are outlined with sharp, dark strokes, and they both appear to have prominent cheekbones and elongated noses. The figures are dressed in clothing that is loosely sketched. The background is also sketched, with swirling lines and shapes that suggest a textured, abstract backdrop. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Wounded Soldier and His Comrade

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Date
1916
Medium
black and white chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 59.9 x 45.5 cm (23 9/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.219
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Post-Impressionist
  • Hat
  • Man
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by artist[?], lower right in black chalk: St.; by unknown hand, lower right verso in graphite: 43; by unknown hand, lower right verso in graphite: [Not deciphered]

Watermarks

MBM (FRANCE)

NGA object ID 143703. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.