Flag On Iwo by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) Color actual number printed unknown

actual number printed unknown

It's not known where she learned block printing

who's towering talent and echoing presence Arms

Printed at Bob Blackburn's workshop

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

Flag On Iwo by Lynd Ward, Amer., (1905-1985) Color actual number printed unknownWood 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