A Victorious New Year

Name/Title

A Victorious New Year

Entry/Object ID

2024.04.93

Description

Commercial art illustration of three men in military headgear (an officer's dress cap, a helmet and a Navy sailor's "Dixie Cup" service cap) singing along with the text "A Victorious New Year." Each word is separated by a musical note. The back of the illustration board is a time stamp that reads "JAN [??]42" and the artist's initials "NPS"

Type of Drawing

Ink - Black

Context

This is an example of Steinberg's work as a professional illustrator. The time stamp of 42 or 1942 suggests the work was intended to cheer spirits at the midpoint of World War II. A penciled notations "8 col" indicates it was created for a eight column publication, like a newspaper or larger-format magazine.

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.04

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Steinberg, Nate 1893-1976

Date made

1942

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

24 in

Location

Drawer

AC flat file 1

Room

Art Conservation Room

Relationships

Related Events

Event

World War II 1939-1945

Create Date

September 4, 2024

Update Date

September 5, 2024