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War Bulletins

c. 1942

Leo Meissner

Associated Names

Leo Meissner

Artist, American, 1895 - 1977

The image shows a large group of people, all depicted from the shoulders up, forming a tightly packed crowd. The people are positioned closely side by side, facing towards a bright rectangular light source on the right. The facial features of the people are detailed, with a mix of men and women displaying various expressions. Their hair includes styles ranging from short-cropped to longer, wavy locks. Some individuals wear hats and glasses. Most wear simple clothing with visible collars and coats. The background is dark, focusing attention on the faces and the light they are observing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 15.56 × 23.18 cm (6 1/8 × 9 1/8 in.)
sheet: 25.72 × 29.21 cm (10 1/8 × 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.3454
Catalogue Raisonné

Stiles 1980, no. 147

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2008, gift of Reba and Dave Williams

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Bibliography

1980

Stiles, Sarah. Leo Meissner: Prints. Boston, MA: Childs Gallery, 1980, no. 147.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: M; lower left in graphite: WAR BULLETINS; lower center in graphite: 38/50; lower right in graphite: Leo Meissner

Wikidata ID

Q76551431

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