Composition study for "David and Goliath" World War II portable altarpiece, for Indiantown Gap Military Chapel, PA

"David and Goliath" World War II Portable Altarpiece

Indiantown Gap Military Chapel, PA

Object Details

Title:

Date:

c. 1945

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Medium:

Gouache and gold, graphite and color pencil on paper

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 16 in.

Classification

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Credit Line:

Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015

Description

[flanking panels in graphite and color pencils]: [various passages from 1 Samuel 17; However, beneath right panel inscription, in graphite]: 1 Samuel VII; [lower left in red ink]: stamped monogram initials; [lower right in red ink]: stamped signature

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