Colour Lithograph
Item
Title
Colour Lithograph
Description
RCAF The War Years WW2 portfolio commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britian- set of 6 coloured lithographs included- original set made up of 12 reproductions image shows aircrew getting aircraft ready for take-off. Inscription across bottom of image reads: " Supermarine SpitfireMk. XVI-416 Squadron, Evere artist: Don Anderson
Identifier
005.096.005
Provenance
Don Anderson, one of Canada's finest illustrators, was an official war artist with the Royal Canadian Air Force. This portfolio contains 12 full colour reproductions from the original paintings produced by the artist. (only 6 remain in this portfolio) They are based on the notes and sketches made during Anderson's war time service. Dedication of this portfolio is made to the memory of those Air Force personnel who gave their live for their country.
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