U.S.S. Illinois

Artist Nat Lowell

Date1937

Mediumetching and aquatint

DimensionsPaper: 11 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (29.85 x 40.32 cm)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943 With Gratitude to Beverly, Norman and Marc Albert

Object numberL2025.7.51

Collections

MODERN

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Moon Shot

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Quotes of astronauts are written in silver ink on black paper.

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