A Guide to the World War I Sketches by Eugène Dété 1914-1918 World War I Sketches by Eugène Dété, 1914-1918 11199

A Guide to the World War I Sketches by Eugène Dété 1914-1918

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Accession Number 11199


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
11199
Title
World War I Sketches by Eugène Dété 1914-1918
Physical Characteristics
This collection contains 3 items: wood engravings; 18 x 21.5 cm.
Language
English
Abstract
The scenes depict trench warfare and an ambulance being loaded.

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Preferred Citation

World War I Sketches by Eugène Dété, 1914-1918, Accession #11199, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

The wood engravings are identified as being a gift from Charles Locke.

Processing Information

These sketches were transferred to the Manuscripts Division of the Special Collections Department by the Rare Book Division on June 30, 1995.

Biographical/Historical Information

Eugène Dété, a wood engraver, was born in Valenciennes, France, on November 7, 1848, and died in 1922. He was a student of Smeeton and Tilly, made his debut at the 1879 Salon, and was a member of the Artistes Francais from 1884. He received an honorable mention in 1884, a third place medal in 1899, a bronze medal at the 1900 World's Fair, and a second place medal in 1903.

Scope and Content Information

The scenes depict trench warfare and an ambulance being loaded.