Murder of Edith Cavell

Accession Number
2013/2.263

Title
Murder of Edith Cavell

Artist(s)
George Wesley Bellows

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1918

Medium & Support
lithograph on paper

Dimensions
24 1/2 x 19 5/16 in. (62.23 x 48.9 cm)

Credit Line
Dr. Herbert & Doris Sloan

Physical Description
Woman descending a staircase, lots of men below passed out against the lower wall. Some men are carrying lanterns coming up the staircase.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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