Nieuport 1919

The image depicts a war-torn scene of ruins under a pale sky, dominated by a damaged statue of Christ on a pedestal, surrounded by rubble and remnants of walls that suggest the aftermath of conflict; two small human figures in military attire are visible near the statue, seemingly engaged in conversation or contemplation, while two makeshift crosses are positioned amidst the overgrown grass, adding a somber tone to the desolate environment; the text "Nieuport - 1919" is inscribed at the lower left corner.

The image depicts a war-torn scene of ruins under a pale sky, dominated by a damaged statue of Christ on a pedestal, surrounded by rubble and remnants of walls that suggest the aftermath of conflict; two small human figures in military attire are visible near the statue, seemingly engaged in conversation or contemplation, while two makeshift crosses are positioned amidst the overgrown grass, adding a somber tone to the desolate environment; the text "Nieuport - 1919" is inscribed at the lower left corner.

Name/Title

Nieuport 1919

Entry/Object ID

1989.039

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Oliver Boutron

Acquisition

Accession

1989.039

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1919

Place

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LR

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

10-5/8 in