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The Hornet's Nest

1942

Gordon Grant

Associated Names

Gordon Grant

Artist, American, 1875 - 1962

Associated American Artists

Publisher

This is a drawing of warships and aircrafts in the ocean. The image shows a large aircraft carrier in rough sea waves, accompanied by fighter planes flying above. Other military vessels are also visible in the background, navigating the waters. The sky has scattered clouds, with additional airplanes flying amongst them. The drawing is detailed, portraying textures of waves, and structures of ships and planes. The monochromatic style emphasizes the dynamic atmosphere of a military operation at sea.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

image: 25.9 × 35.4 cm (10 3/16 × 13 15/16 in.)
sheet: 30.6 × 40.5 cm (12 1/16 × 15 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.390

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2016

Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 62, no. 506.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gordon Grant

Wikidata ID

Q76440754

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