Paperboard that goes to war is paper that wasn’t burned. From the Early Series.

Herbert Bayer, Paperboard that goes to war is paper that wasn't burned. From the Early Series., 1942, gouache, pen and ink, gelatin silver print, and paper on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.18
Copied Herbert Bayer, Paperboard that goes to war is paper that wasn't burned. From the Early Series., 1942, gouache, pen and ink, gelatin silver print, and paper on paperboard, sheet: 15 7811 34 in. (40.330.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.18

Artwork Details

Title
Paperboard that goes to war is paper that wasn’t burned. From the Early Series.
Date
1942
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 15 7811 34 in. (40.330.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums Description
gouache, pen and ink, gelatin silver print, and paper on paperboard
Keywords
  • Architecture — vehicle — airplane
  • State of being — evil — war
  • Still life — written matter — newspaper
  • Still life — weapon — ammunition
Object Number
1984.124.18