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Ralph IliganDefense in the Air Begins on the Ground
$7,900
£6,034.82
€6,933.40
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About the Item
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Initialed 'RI' Lower Right
"Defense in the air begins on the ground." Study for a World War II propaganda poster for the "Industry--The Arsenal of Democracy" series commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers, circa 1942.
- Creator:Ralph Iligan (1894 - 1960)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fort Washington, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 41481stDibs: LU38436681282
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