J.R. Byers 1991 Oil Triptych of Gulf War Scenes

Item Details

J.R. Byers (20th/21st century)
From left to right: Untitled, The Road North, and Breaking Through a Berm; 1991
Oil on canvas boards
All signed and dated to lower corners
Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed to versos

A triptych of oil paintings on canvas boards featuring Gulf War scenes by artist J.R. Byers (20th/21st century). Based on photographs from various news sources, these scenes are all signed and specifically dated from left to right, ‘3-21-91’, ‘3-31-91’, and ‘2-23-91’. Inscriptions are written to the verso of each painting, providing the titles and image sources of the scenes portrayed. The inscription on the left board verso reads ‘FROM NY TIMES PHOTO 3/21/91 / AMERICAN SELF-PROPELLED PASSING BURNING OIL / WELLS IN KUWAIT AS 1ST INFANTRY / DIVISION TOOK UPNEW POSITIONS IN / SOUTHERN IRAQ’. The artist’s name and medium of the work follow below. The inscription on the center board verso reads ‘FROM PHOTO IN US NEWS + WORLD REPORT / BY TANNEN MAURY – DOD POOL / SOLDIERS OF THE 82ND AIRBORNE SALUTE / OLD GLORY ON THE WAY TO CONFRONT / ENEMY FORITIFCATIONS INSIDE IRAQ’. The artist’s name, title, and medium are also handwritten below. The inscription on the right board verso reads ‘FROM NY TIMES POOL PHOTO VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS’, followed by the medium, artist, and title. An additional inscription below reads ‘M1A1 ABRAMS TANK FROM 3RD CAVALRY / DIVISION ON SAUDI-IRAQ BORDER. / RECONNAISSANCE MISSION PRIOR / TO GROUND ASSAULT’. The canvas boards are presented in a wood triptych frame.

Condition

- faint scratch marks and stains scattered throughout paintings; minor wear scattered throughout frame; boards are loose in frame and need securing.

Dimensions

- measurement of entire triptych; one canvas board size measures approximately 20" W x 16" H.

Item #

18DCC667-070