| Devil Dog |
| Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) |
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Accession Number: 2012.1155.1
Original work: Oil on Canvas
Original size: 50 by 40 inches
The U.S. Marine Corps purchased this portrait in 1924. Samuel J. Woolf captures a Marine taking a break in a bombed out building, looking slightly to the right, gazing at an unseen figure. Woolf’s focus is on the strength of his hands and the tenseness of his facial features. His posture indicates he is aware of his surroundings and keeping his rifle and blanket close. Woolf does not sentimentalize the scene; he had been living and traveling with Marines and soldiers since his arrival in France in1917. Woolf knew well the exhaustion and stress this Marine was experiencing.
Reproduction Size: Contact us for exact size
If not indicated, the average reproduction is approximately 20x26 inches. All reproductions are custom printed and can be printed/framed to various sizes. We are happy to quote various options. Contact Us
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