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Scientific Warfare

1936

Walter Paul Robinson

Associated Names

Walter Paul Robinson

Artist, American, born 1903

This is a drawing of a war scene with figures in gas masks. The composition depicts figures in protective gear amidst a chaotic war zone. The scene is expressed through thick, bold lines and dark shading, emphasizing the grim atmosphere. The title "Scientific Warfare" is written at the bottom, suggesting the involvement of chemical or technological elements in the conflict. The overall effect is a representation of the horrors and dehumanization associated with modern warfare.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

Image: 147 x 101 mm
Sheet: 207 x 132 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4121

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, scientific warfare; lower right, W.P. Robinson 36 6/12.

Wikidata ID

Q76442750

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