Flag On Iwo by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) Color

Flag On Iwo by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) ColorWood Engraving, 1945, Edition unknown, 6 1 16 x 5 3 4, a fine impression, minor soft fold and old hinges to top margin edge, palest hint of mat line, signed, titled & dated in pencil, on tissue thin cream laid japan paper 13 1 4 x 9 11 16. A masterfully nuanced, powerfully patriotic and moving composition by Lynd Ward, which portrays the famous raising of the flag by American Marines atop Mt. Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima towards the end of

plate 9-15/16 x 5-3/16

Pencil Drawing

one small darker fox mark on the upper hill at center

It's not known where she learned block printing

on grayish cream wove paper

signed by Dine in pencil lower right

Printed at Bob Blackburn's workshop

creating a later state

actual number printed unknown

who's towering talent and echoing presence Arms

No one recognized the artist

and the view both tranquil yet alive