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On Maneuvers

1943

Riva Helfond

Associated Names

Riva Helfond

Artist, American, 1910 - 2002

This is a painting of military vehicles with soldiers. The scene depicts a convoy of two military vehicles, with the rear view of a jeep in the foreground carrying four soldiers. The soldiers wear helmets and carry equipment, with a rifle visible on the right. The jeep has a prominent white star on its back. In the background, there is another vehicle, possibly a truck, with its interior visible, showing more soldiers. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones of brown and ochre, with a contrasting blue sky above.

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Artwork overview

Medium

serigraph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 296 x 380mm
Sheet: 330 x 453mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2445
Catalogue Raisonné

Teller #73

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, On Maneuvers 19/45; In ink: within print, Helfond

Wikidata ID

Q76454878

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