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"Wanted This Men", Ink Drawing in Protest of War

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About the Item

Clearly drawn to protest the induction and destruction of young men in the name of war, this ink sketch depicts three inductees in the British army, surrounded by uniformed officers judging their fitness to serve. The artist has sketched the figures with sympathy and understanding, showing the downturned faces of the young men, fearful of their fate. At the bottom, an inscription reads "Wanted this men to fight and die for our freedom..." The drawing is on pale yellow paper, and is not signed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1910s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865138468782

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