A Victorious New Year
Drawing
Commercial art illustration of three men in military headgear (an officer's dress cap, a helmet and a Navy sailor's "Dixie Cup" service cap) singing along with the text "A Victorious New Year." Each word is separated by a musical note.
The back of the illustration board is a time stamp that reads "JAN [??]42" and the artist's initials "NPS"
2024.04.93
Ink - Black
This is an example of Steinberg's work as a professional illustrator. The time stamp of 42 or 1942 suggests the work was intended to cheer spirits at the midpoint of World War II. A penciled notations "8 col" indicates it was created for a eight column publication, like a newspaper or larger-format magazine.
Artworks
Winthers, Sally
Steinberg, Nate 1893-1976
1942
6 in
24 in
AC flat file 1
Art Conservation Room
World War II 1939-1945
09/04/2024
09/05/2024