Description
Artist Unknown: Watch on the Rhine 1919. Sentry looms large on a cliff overlooking the Rhine, identified by a turreted castle flying a large American flag. Cologne was briefly occupied by the United States after the war. American Expeditionary Force commander Black Jack Pershing admonished the occupying forces “succeed and few praises will by sung. Fail and your glorious achievements will be sadly dimmed.” 11×14 mint, conservation backed.
