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Ralph Iligan
Defense in the Air Begins on the Ground

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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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