~ Framed Print “The Return From The Raid Over Rouen” By Peter Hurd ~
A nice original print by Peter Hurd titled “The Return From The Raid Over Rouen”, dated August 17th 1942 and framed.
The image depicts the 97th USA Bomb Group at base located in Polebrook, England. The group was established in early 1942 and were trained B-17 Flying Fortress crew. Three B-17 Flying Fortress Bombers are flying in the sky. Many of the ground crew are waving as the bombers return.
~ Peter Hurd ~
Peter Hurd is an American painter who was acclaimed for his dramatic western landscapes and portraits that have appeared in galleries, public buildings and museums for nearly a half-century. He studied under the famous illustrator NC Wyeth and was married to Wyeth’s eldest daughter, Henriette Wyeth, also an accomplished painter.
~ Dimensions ~
The print measures 21.5 inches (54.5cm) by 11.75 inches (30cm).
The frame measures 26.2 inches (66.5cm) by 16.7 inches (42.5cm).
It weighs 1.53Kg.
~ Condition ~
The print is in excellent condition, very clean and tidy.
The framework is excellent overall; there are some minor chips to the frame.
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