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WW2 Era Portraiture of a U.S. Serviceman

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  1. Heartfeltzero

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    Pretty interesting piece. It’s a portrait of a U.S. Serviceman. Painted at the bottom reads “Hicks- England 1943”. It’s on paper and seems to be glued onto card stock. I’ve read that it was common for Servicemen to have these made by artists while in England, often to have sent back to family.
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    Quite skilful...

    There are many portraits around...

    "G'day Cobber"
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    Very cool!
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Nice. My father had a portrait done by a German POW. As I recall it was quite good. Unfortunately, I don't know what happened to it. My niece might have it, but I'm not sure.
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I just found out it's in my sister's possession. I asked for copies. If I get them, I'll post them.
     
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    Nice! Looking forward to it.
     
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    It's those never expected things that make you smile !
    Happy for you Lou !!
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    IMG_2990.jpg IMG_2992.jpg Just got these today. Pencil drawings of my father and mother (from a picture) made by a POW. Spectacular.
     
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    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Words can't describe the tear in my eye ! Those two drawing are worth GOLD !
    I'm envious and only wish the best my friend.
     
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    Maybe you can find out more about the artist "Rudolf ?"
     
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    Rudolf Kupp or Kopp, I think. National Archives might have something on him.
     
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    Thanks, everyone. I'm going to try printing these and mounting them. I haven't been able to find anything on the artist, but at this point he would be around 100 years old. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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