Rare WWII 1940s BIll Mauldin (1921-2003) Watercolor Painting WILLIE & JOE SERIES

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Signed BILL MAULDIN Cartoon Watercolor Drawings WWII WILLIE & JOE SERIES On Paper RARE.
These wonderful cartoon drawings are done with watercolor on thick paper. They were purchased from the wife of a deceased WWII veteran who had a large collection of military memorabilia. The framed drawings measure 20” wide and 7.75 inches high. The drawings each measure 3.5 X 4.5 inches. Maudlin is famous for his depictions of WWII American soldiers named Willie and Joe. These drawings are part of the Willie and Joe series done in Europe—particularly Italy.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ONE MORE LISTED.
Wikipedia states “the artist: William ("Bill") Mauldin (1921-2003) was an American editorial cartoonist who won 2 Pulitzer Prizes for his work. Early in Mauldin's career he became famous for his World War II cartoon series, Willie & Joe, depicting American soldiers. In addition to cartooning, Mauldin worked as a freelance writer. He also illustrated many articles for many popular magazines including Life, The Saturday Evening Post, and Sports Illustrated. One of Mauldin's most famous post-war cartoons, published in 1963 while working for the Chicago Sun Times, depicted the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, with his head in his hands reacting to the assassination of President Kennedy.”
Very good condition and framed in wooden frame with a little age appropriate wear.