WWI, Commissioned by President Woodrow Wilson to honor wounded soldiers of WWI. Bottom of print is soldiers name - Peter J. Connell wounded in action. The print depicts Columbia, a woman in flowing robes holding a sword and knighting a soldier in combat dress. You can see our flag wavering in the background along with other soldiers standing at attention.
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Columbia Gives to Her Son

Blashfield, Edwin Howland

1919

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Columbia Gives to Her Son

  • Artist:

    Blashfield, Edwin Howland

  • Artist Bio:

    American, 1848–1936

  • Date:

    1919

  • Medium:

    Lithograph

  • Dimensions:

    16 x 11 3/4 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, C.A. Seward Memorial Collection

  • Object Number:

    2017.23.5

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display