ARTIST: Joseph Christian Leyendecker
PUBLISHER: American Lithographic Co., N.Y.
MEDIUM: Lithograph,
DATE: 1918.
EDITION SIZE: Paper size 20 x 30" (50.9 x 76.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Image portrays a boy scout, in uniform, kneeling on a stone platform labeled "Weapons for Liberty" and holding a sword inscribed "Be prepared". An allegorical portrayal of Lady Liberty as a female warrior figure standing behind him holding a golden shield emblazoned with an American eagle emblem and wearing a crown, a robe fashioned from an American flag, and sandals.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Very good condition. Not backed on linen.
REFERENCE: Rawls 211, Weill 223