Transports of the Sky

1929

John MacGilchrist

Associated Names
John MacGilchrist

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

This is a drawing of vintage airplanes in flight. The scene features a large aircraft flying at an angle, showing detailed portrayals of its structure, including propellers and passenger windows, in a sky filled with clouds. The line work is precise, highlighting the engineering of early aviation. Shadows and hatching lines are used to indicate depth and movement, creating a dynamic image of airplanes traversing the sky.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, John Mac Gilchrist (in script); lower right, Transports of the Sky © 1929.
Within the plate: lower right, J. Mac Gilchrist

Wikidata ID

Q76441158

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