Night Evacuation

1944

Franklin Boggs

Associated Names
Franklin Boggs

Artist, American, 1914 - 2009

This is a drawing of a nighttime scene involving an apparent evacuation. The scene depicts a group of figures illuminated by a moonlit sky as they navigate the shallow waters at the edge of a jungle or forest. In the foreground, silhouettes are seen carrying another figure on a stretcher towards a large boat, wherein a figure is helping to guide them forward. The background features the outlines of palm-like trees, and additional figures are observing or involved in the activity, creating a sense of urgency and cooperation. The play of light and shadow along with dynamic lines contribute to an atmosphere of a challenging environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.45 × 32.7 cm (9 5/8 × 12 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 30.8 × 40.8 cm (12 1/8 × 16 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3535


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Night Evacuation"; lower right in graphite: Franklin Boggs 1944

Wikidata ID

Q77011666

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