Accession Number2014/2.200
TitleWherefore War
Artist(s)Marian Spore BushObject Creation Datecirca 1930Medium & Supportoil on canvasDimensions 45 15/16 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. x 1 1/2 in. (116.68 x 162.56 x 3.81 cm)
Credit LineGift from the family of Marian S. BushPhysical DescriptionGrey, black and white in color. There is a large black creature (snake-like) in the center. Below is dark (water or underground), and there are hundreds of skulls floating. In the grey areas (possibly land?), there are hundreds of soldiers wearing black, in formation.
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Keywords
people (agents)
skulls (skeleton components)