Highway West
1941
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screenprint
Dimensions
image: 184 x 235 mm paper: 279 x 330 mm
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.1642.6
Art Historical Context
**Highway West**, a vibrant screenprint by John O'Neil from 1941, captures the spirit of American mobility during a pivotal era. Created just months before the U.S. entry into World War II, this work measures 184 x 235 mm on a 279 x 330 mm sheet and belongs to the Reba and Dave Williams Collection at the National Gallery of Art. As part of a portfolio (Department: CG-W), it exemplifies the bold graphic style of mid-century printmaking, evoking the romance of the open road and westward expansion along iconic highways like Route 66. Screenprinting, O'Neil's chosen medium, was ideal for producin...