Set in a majestic panorama of evening sunlight, a battle-weary bomber force approaches the coast of Belgium. This print is signed by Six distinguished pilots who flew Bombers with the Mighty Eighth.
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Thomas Doughty Buffalo Hunt Lithograph 1830s Childs & Inman Hand Colored. Issued by the influential printmaking firmChilds & Inman, this hand-colored frontier image captures mounted hunters pursuing buffalo across an expansive Western landscape.
Anthony Saunders brings to life the tense few hours before departure in his dramatic painting Final Roster. FINAL ROSTER. This powerful print is the perfect acquisition for Aviation Art collectors and US Airb orne enthusiasts alike.
Date: circa 1890s (Belle Époque period). This design captures the flowing linework and decorative optimism of the fin-de-siècle period. The composition remains crisp and visually striking more than a century after its creation.
As the ever watchful rear gunner scans the sky behind for enemy fighters, the artist treats us to a fantastic pilot’s-eye view that few of us will ever experience! MIDWAY – STRIKE AGAINST THE AKAGI. Rear Admiral LEW HOPKINS – SBD Pilot / dive bombed the Akagi.
“Weather be Damned” Amazing large lithograph 38 inches x 26 inches, pencil signed and numbered by famed nautical artist Charles Vickery Printed on heavyweight archival paper 30-day returns Numbered Limited Edition Please see my other fine art listings Charles Vickery awed us with his dramatic paintings and charmed us with his humble demeanor. Although he died in September of 1998 at the age of 85, we can look back with pride at the extraordinary career of an extraordinary man.What Vickery is best known for and will be most remembered for is his ability to paint the infinite moods of water. But what initially stumps everyone is how this talent and passion for the sea could come from a man who lived so far from it.Born in Hinsdale, Illinois in 1913, his talent was obvious at an early age. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the American Academy of Fine Art, but he often credited Lake Michigan as being his greatest instructor. The inspiration it provided and the lessons it taught him were far more meaningful to him than the study of tiresome fundamentalsHe believed constant observation of the subject is as essential for the experienced artist as it is for the beginner. “Going to the source” was absolutely critical. Capturing the elusive essence of the sea is not something you can do by looking at photographs.When he opened his first art studio in Western Springs, IL in 1937, his work was highly experimental and paintings sold for as little as five dollars or, in some cases, a dish of ice cream. Early on, he supported himself as a surveyor’s assistant, a silkscreen operator, a mail clerk and a woodworker.The early days found him “along the shores of Lake Michigan living in a tent and eating peanut butter sandwiches,” the artist once said. “Many hours and many years were spent in all kinds of weather studying wave actions and the color of sky and water.”In 1951 Eleanor Jewitt, a respected art critic for the Chicago Tribune, first discovered his ability. He was greatly encouraged by her reviews. Similar praise would follow, and before long, he was regarded as one of the finest seascape artists of our time.
Whether displayed on its own or as part of a larger collection, the Green Heron Art Card is sure to bring a touch of serenity to any space. Richard Shorty. Note that these art cards are open edition and any signatures are part of the printing process.
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Known as the “Princess of Pop Art,” Lefcort’s distinctive style features crisp, high-contrast character lines offset by vibrant, high-energy colored backgrounds. Signature: Hand-signed by Allison Lefcort in paint/ink (visible in the lower corner).
SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE by Simon Smith Captured by the US 82nd Airborne in the early hours of D-Day, Sainte-Mère-Église would become the first town in France to be liberated by the Allies. The small town of Sainte-Mère-Église, at the foot of the Cotentin peninsula, is just five miles inland from Utah Beach and critical to the Allies’ right flank. Vital to ensuring a successful landing on Utah, the task of securing the town and road together with the nearby railway line and bridges over the River Merderet, was given to one of the best units in the US Army – the battle-hardened paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division.In the early hours of 6 June 1944, after a widely scattered drop, some in the Division’s 505th PIR found themselves landing right in the heart of the town. With the white silk of their parachutes clearly visible, many of the men hanging defenselessly beneath them were easy targets and the casualty rate was high but the men of the 82nd attacked in a ferocious assault. By dawn it was over and with the capture of the town the Stars and Stripes now flew over Sainte-Mère-Église. THE SIGNATURES The prints in this moving limited edition have been individually signed by the artist and two 82nd Airborne veterans who fought in the capture of the town on D-Day:Captain DEAN McCANDLESS Serving with the 1st Battalion, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne he had already made the first of his four combat jumps in July 1943 at Sicily during Operation Husky, followed by Salerno, before jumping on D-Day. Landing on the outskirts of Sainte-Mère-Église he and his unit fought an intense firefight to successfully capture the bridge over the Merderet River. His fourth jump was during Operation Market Garden before moving on to fight throughout the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.Staff Sergeant LEO A. DUMOUCHELLE Serving with the 82nd Airborne Division, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, he had already jumped at Sicily and Salerno before undertaking his third combat jump into Normandy on D-Day into Sainte-Mère-Église. After jumping on Operation Market Garden he was wounded in Belgium in September 1944 but returned to his unit to fight during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.The name ‘Sainte-Mère-Église’ will be forever associated with the highest levels of bravery shown by the US Airborne forces in World War II, and this historic edition represents a lasting tribute to them. This is the perfect opportunity for collectors and history enthusiasts to become custodians of a lasting link to this famous episode in history, for future generations. THIS PIECE CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED FRAMED & SHIPPED – please contact us for details.Please note: The signatures on all of our pieces are original, hand-signed autographs by the veterans involved.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and framed pieces are ‘flat packed’ in substantial packaging. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE: and offer a number of shipping services so please contact us for pricing on your location.COMBINED SHIPPING: We will always do our best to combine shipping for multiple orders – please contact us or please request an invoice for all items.YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don’t expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement or your money back.
