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RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-28-2016 10:54 PM

What famous artist whose works included one of Abraham Lincoln was chewed out by General Patton for his realistic portrayals?


RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 04-29-2016 02:25 AM

(04-28-2016 01:53 PM)LincolnMan Wrote:  The painting is wonderful, by the way.
I agree - thanks for posting about it as I didn't know!
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RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-29-2016 06:13 AM

Eva: thanks for posting the pic!
Have you been trying to figure out the answer to my other question?


RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 04-29-2016 06:46 AM

I have no idea, Bill. Wild guess - Lloyd Ostendorf?


RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 04-29-2016 06:47 AM

(04-29-2016 06:13 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Eva: thanks for posting the pic!
Have you been trying to figure out the answer to my other question?
Sorry, forgot to add - yes, but I am clueless (and would need to cheat, or a hint...)


RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-29-2016 06:51 AM

Roger and Eva: must be harder than I figured. Hint: his famous Lincoln drawing is called Weeping Lincoln.


RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 04-29-2016 07:17 AM

Bill Mauldin?


RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-29-2016 07:28 AM

Absolutely!
The artist is Bill Mauldin. He served in World War Two. While in the war, he sketched cartoons depicting Army life. Patton chewed him out for his realistic portrayals- but Eisenhower ordered Patton to stand down. During his career Mauldin won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. Then in 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. Mauldin was so affected by the tragedy- along with our nation-that he created Weeping Lincoln. It was such a sad time- and Mauldin perfectly captured the mood...

Roger: can you post a picture of it?


RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 04-29-2016 08:37 AM

Yes - here it is:

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RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-29-2016 08:40 AM

Wonderful! Such a sad moment depicted!


RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 04-29-2016 08:55 AM

I agree (again) - thanks, Bill, I have seen this drawing before but didn't know anything about its background!


RE: Extra Credit Questions - Miss_Bellatrix - 04-29-2016 06:24 PM

I've never seen this drawing before. What a powerful image! Wow! Thanks for posting it, Roger.


RE: Extra Credit Questions - Gene C - 04-29-2016 07:37 PM

This from Wikipedia about Bill Mauldin.

William Henry "Bill" Mauldin (/ˈmɔːldən/; October 29, 1921 – January 22, 2003) was an American editorial cartoonist who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. He was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented by the archetypal characters Willie and Joe, two weary and bedraggled infantry troopers who stoically endure the difficulties and dangers of duty in the field. These cartoons were widely published and distributed in the American army, abroad and in the United States.

I have this book, 'Up Front' and highly recommend it.
. http://www.amazon.com/Up-Front-Bill-Mauldin/dp/B000PBWTQ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461972136&sr=1-1&keywords=up+front

Here is a sample of his work, some are from the book I mentioned.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/10/03/stars-of-political-cartooning-bill-mauldin/


RE: Extra Credit Questions - LincolnMan - 04-30-2016 05:29 AM

Mauldin was wounded in battle in war. He also made the cover of Time magazine years later.


RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 04-30-2016 10:27 AM

This statue of Abraham Lincoln is not in the United States. In what country is it located?

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