Bombers

c. 1940s

Samuel Donovan Swann

Associated Names
Samuel Donovan Swann

Artist, American, 1899 - 1954

This is a drawing of two airplanes flying above the clouds. The artwork depicts two propeller-driven aircraft with a focus on the larger one, which is prominently positioned in the foreground. The larger aircraft is detailed with a clear depiction of its engines, wings, and tail, complete with military insignia on the fuselage and tail. In the background, another airplane can be seen, flying at a lower altitude, appearing smaller in size due to perspective. The sky is a light shade with subtle cloud forms filling the lower half of the drawing, rendered with delicate pencil strokes. The overall composition highlights the technological marvel and majesty of flight against the serene backdrop of sky and clouds.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, 80/300; lower right (in script), Don Swann

Wikidata ID

Q76441217

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