Early 20th-Century Lithograph on Paper of World War I Soldiers Praying

Item Details

In Plate

An early 20th-century lithograph print on paper. The monochromatic piece depicts a group of World War I soldiers on the battlefield gathering to pray at a makeshift church with a chaplain speaking before a large crucifix. The image is signed in plate to the lower right, appearing to read ‘L. Jorey’; however, no clear artist attribution could be made. It is matted in light brown and presented under glass in a wooden frame fitted with hanging wire to the verso.

Condition

- to poor; toning, foxing and discoloration to print and matting; stains and accretion to mat; scuffing, scratching and edge wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 18.5" W x 13.0" H.

Item #

17BOS220-035