God is My Co-Pilot

1942

Francis Sumner Merritt

Associated Names
Francis Sumner Merritt
Artist, American, 1913 - 2000
This is a painting of an abstract figure bound to a cross. The artwork features a stylized depiction of a figure that appears to be bound to a cross, presented in a minimalistic and abstract manner. The predominant use of black and white contrasts creates a powerful and somber atmosphere. The figure's limbs are stretched out and the cross is tilted at an angle, giving a sense of tension and drama. This is in the style of Georges Rouault, known for his use of religious imagery and bold expressions.
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Inscribed: God is My Co-Pilot in pencil, lower left corner

Signed: F.S. Merritt '42 in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455726

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