Destroyer Captain Sauro Among the Reeds of the Cava Zuccherina Canal
1917
About this artwork
This pastel drawing depicts a naval vessel concealed among tall reeds in a canal during the First World War. It is part of a series created by the artist while documenting the Italian military campaign.
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Giulio Aristide Sartorio was a renowned Italian artist who served as a volunteer on the front lines during World War I. He produced a prolific body of work depicting the Italian naval and land forces, often using pastel to capture the fleeting, atmospheric conditions of the battlefronts. His wartime sketches are highly regarded for their immediacy and for bridging the gap between artistic tradition and modern conflict reportage.
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Destroyer Captain Sauro Among the Reeds of the Cava Zuccherina Canal
Giulio Sartorio, 1917
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