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Title

Le Capaitaine, from "Dreyfus Affair"

Artist

Ben Shahn

Physical Description

A portrait of Captain Dreyfus: The bust of a man in uniform stands pivoted to the right. His expression is neutral and his likeness is painted with bold colors in a watercolor-like texture. Below the bust reads "Le Capitaine Dreyfus", or The Captain Dreyfus.

Artist Life Dates

1898-1969

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

2011/1.112.1

Medium and Support

pochoir print on paper

relevance

rank 22.32278

Primary Keywords

captains (military officers)

military uniforms

portraits

social issues

Title

Soldier figure

Artist

African, West Africa, Kamba

Physical Description

Carved wooden figure of a soldier. The general shape is cyclindrical and elongated on the vertical axis. The helmet, uniform, and gun are styled after WW2 era armaments. The jacket, gun, and face are detailed.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1983

Accession Number

1983/2.193

Medium and Support

wood

relevance

rank 22.23303

Primary Keywords

figures (representations)

helmet

men

military

military uniforms

standing

weapon

weapons

woodwork

Title

Esterhazy, from "Dreyfus Affair"

Artist

Ben Shahn

Physical Description

A portrait of a man sitting down. Shown in military dress, he sits with his legs crossed and is painted from the front. His coat is decorated with a medal and embellished with gold and fur trimmings. Although he is painted seated, there is nothing but a dark shadow beneath him. Underneath the portrait reads "Esterhazy".

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

2011/1.112.2

Medium and Support

pochoir print on paper

relevance

rank 20.47775

Primary Keywords

military uniforms

officers (military officers)

portraits

sitting

social issues

Title

Test Pilot Ahmet Khan Sultan, Twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Enjoys a Cigarette

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A portrait of a test pilot. He is wearing his uniform and helmet while smoking a cigarette.

Artist Life Dates

1912-1990

Object Creation Date

1961; printed 2003

Accession Number

2014/2.311

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 19.42199

Primary Keywords

airplane

aîr

uniforms, military

Title

Du Paty de Clam, from "Dreyfus Affair"

Artist

Ben Shahn

Physical Description

A portrait of a man's profile. He is decorated in military attire and his uniform embellished with gold trimmings. Beneath the piece reads "Du Paty de Clam".

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

2011/1.112.8

Medium and Support

pochoir print on paper

relevance

rank 18.80186

Primary Keywords

military uniforms

portraits

profiles (figures)

social issues

Title

Georges Picquart, from "Dreyfus Affair"

Artist

Ben Shahn

Physical Description

A portrait of a man in decorated uniform. The man faces the viewer directly, and is painted in bold colors with a watercolor-like effect. Beneath the portrait reads "Georges Picquart", who was an investigator on the Dreyfus trial.

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

2011/1.112.5

Medium and Support

pochoir print on paper

relevance

rank 18.80186

Primary Keywords

colonels

men

military uniforms

portraits

social issues

Title

Budapest

Artist

André Kertész

Physical Description

A soldier sits pensively at a desk and writes on a piece of paper. He is dressed in a cap and long-sleeved jacket. On the wall behind him appears to be military gear.

Artist Life Dates

1894-1985

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1920

Accession Number

1971/2.133

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 16.87185

Primary Keywords

military uniforms

soldiers

writing

writing desks