A bugler getting in silent practice
Subject depicted
portrait d'inconnu (soldat, Guerre de 14-18, Américain, Noir, musicien)
About this work
The artwork titled "A bugler getting in silent practice", attributed to SMITH Albert Alexander, is preserved at musée du temps. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: dessin, histoire. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier vélin (graphite). Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 20th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"A bugler getting in silent practice" is preserved at musée du temps, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
On doit A bugler getting in silent practice à SMITH Albert Alexander ; l'oeuvre est au musée du temps. Cette oeuvre est réalisée en papier vélin (graphite). Mesures : l. 15,6 cm ; H. 21,2 cm. Le motif représenté : portrait d'inconnu (soldat, Guerre de 14-18, Américain, Noir, musicien). Sa période de création est la 1er quart 20e siècle. Détail à relever : New York, 1896 - Paris, 1940. Albert Alexander Smith a participé à la Première Guerre Mondiale en France sous l'uniforme américain, dans une unité musicale constituée de soldats noirs : le 807 Pioneer Band.
Creation context
La 1er quart 20e siècle offre à SMITH Albert Alexander le terreau fertile pour concevoir A bugler getting in silent practice. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée du temps, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.
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The work « A bugler getting in silent practice » is held at musée du temps, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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