Name/Title
"Fightin' Jocko Clark" PrintDescription
A drawn caricature of James Joseph "Jocko" Clark, the first captain and commanding officer of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The portrait shows Jocko in profile and wearing his Rear Admiral uniform and regalia.
The drawing also includes a caption with Jocko's nickname and significance and a speech bubble with implied expletives. the drawing is dedicated to Raymond Gard and signed by the artist, John Furlow.Context
John Furlow, a radarman aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from 1942 to 1945, drew this caricature of Captain "Jocko" Clark for Raymond Gard, a surgeon also serving on the Yorktown at the same time as Furlow and Clark.
Furlow, a trained artist and illustrator, drew many caricatures of the Yorktown's beloved first captain while serving on the ship.
Furlow is most well-known for his work with Duke University and his design of the Duke Blue Devil.Acquisition
Accession
2012.00006Source or Donor
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Allen FurlowRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1942 - circa 1945Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Bottom left corner of drawingTranscription
"Drawn for a fine surgeon, gentleman, and friend-"
Respectfully-
John FurlowLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
In Artist's HandType
InscriptionLocation
Bottom right corner of drawingTranscription
"Fightin" Jocko Clark
Former skipper of that great "flat-top," the USS Yorktown!!Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
In Artist's HandUpdate Date
December 6, 2024