Print Description
This drawing shows a battalion retreating in a hurry during the Franco-German war in 1871. The Dutch text says: “but retreating is not fun”.
Made by Pieter van Loon after own design.
Medium: Pen and ink / Drawing on Handlaid paper. Watermark: No.
Sheet size: 24 x 17 cm (9.45 x 6.69 inch). Image size: 23.5 x 16.3 cm. (9.25 x 6.42 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Brownish paper. Brown stains. Mounted on modern paper in the upper edge. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BATTALION-RETREATING-WAR-SOLDIERS-FEAR-HORSE-RUNNING | RB-A7-21
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was made in 1871. This drawing is attributed to van Loon, as it is monogrammed and dated.
Biography artist: Jhr. Pieter van Loon (1801-1873) was a Dutch painter. .
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