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Painting of Uncle Sam pushing the MS St Louis into the flaming mouth of Hitler

Object | Accession Number: 2000.358.1
2000.358.1 front Painting of Uncle Sam pushing the MS St Louis into the flaming mouth of Hitler Click to enlarge
Date
creation:  1935-1942
Classification
Art
Category
Paintings
Object Type
Painting (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Theodore and Heddy Fantl

About This Object

Physical Description
Image of Uncle Sam standing in water holding man at wooden dock while pushing a ship - "The St. Louis" - away and into the flaming mouth of Hitler.
Dimensions
overall: Height: 19.880 inches (50.495 cm) | Width: 30.120 inches (76.505 cm)
Materials
overall : cardboard, paint
Signature
lower right corner
Contributor
Artist: Sol Levenson

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The painting was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Theodore and Heddy Fantl.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use

 
Record last modified: 2022-07-28 20:13:54
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