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Ralph Iligan
Defense on the Sea Begins on the Shore

1942

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About the Item

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Unsigned "Defense on the sea begins on the shore." Study for a World War II propaganda poster for the "Industry--The Arsenal of Democracy" series commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers
  • Creator:
    Ralph Iligan (1894 - 1960)
  • Creation Year:
    1942
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 41491stDibs: LU38436681312

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