ALL: Master Collection List
Nationality
German
Preview
Date of Work
1942
Medium
Artwork Print
Height
15 1/4 in.
Width
11 in.
Collection/Provenance
(Das Bild Des Krieges) The Image of War Series
(12 Bildtafeln aus der ausstellung) 12 panels from the exhibition
(Kunst der Front) Art of the Front
(Herausgegeben vom luftgaukommando VI) Published by the Luftgau-Kommando VI
Status
Stored: FF_009_H
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Artist Bio
The Luftgau-Kommando VI was a branch of the Luftwaffe that operated from October 12th, 1937 until April 2nd, 1945. In 1937, The Luftwaffe was organized into separate Luftgaue, or air districts, that held dominion over different military districts. Within these districts, the Luftgau were responsible for maintaining the stability, including administration, maintenance, recruitment, training, air defense, personnel, and signals. This Luftgau-Kommando was established in Münster, Germany.
The Obergefreiter is a rank in the German army that was established in the 19th century. Originally before 1919, this rank was used for the German armies heavy artillery division. At the start of World War II however, it was instead granted to soldiers who held command over small squadrons. This was also granted to soldiers that held at least the rank of Gerfreiter and performed a significant feat of achievement.
Additional Information
(Das Bild Des Krieges) The Image of War Series, Portrait of a Soldier, German Artwork
Condition
Poor
Condition Notes
Major water damage, stains, and tears, Series is presently stuck together
Rights
Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”