German Guard with Skeletons Smelling an Edelweiss, 1945
Abstract
Two drawings of the same composition, a sinister scene rendered in the manner of Goya’s “Disasters of War” etchings depicting a smiling German guard sniffing an edelweiss flower standing in front of dead and dying skeletal prisoners.
Dates
- 1945
Creator
- Parker, W. Jacques (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 8.58 Linear Feet (7 containers)
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photographs, artist tools, climbing tools, biographical clippings, articles, artowrk, and photographs.
Dimensions
9 x 12.625 inches, Pen and Ink
General
Signature/Markings: The first signed lower right and dated 1945 lower right, with pencil notation “study for skull” next to sketch of skull in lower margin, the second signed and dated 1945 lower right.
Creator
- Parker, W. Jacques (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository