{"product_id":"art-poster-original-art-quality-rosies-crew-thorpe-abbotts-1943-gil-cohen-signed-by-robert-rosenthal-222-900-framed","title":"ART-Poster, Original Art Quality — ROSIE'S CREW \/ THORPE ABBOTTS 1943 — Gil Cohen — Signed by Robert Rosenthal — 222\/900 — Framed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eWWII art print depicting Pilot Lt. Robert 'Rosie' Rosenthal briefing his B-17 crew before a combat mission over Nazi-occupied Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 99.973%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGil Cohen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie's Crew \/ Thorpe Abbotts 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisible print: 68 × 46 cm (W × H). Framed: 85 × 66 cm (W × H).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGil Cohen (artist) — Knightsbridge Press, Doylestown, Pennsylvania (publisher) — Hand-signed by Gil Cohen and Lt. Col. Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2001 (publication). Historical subject: 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLimited edition fine art print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.9758%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFramed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecream-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eframe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition art print, reproduced from an original oil painting by noted historical artist Gil Cohen, captures a pivotal moment in World War II aviation history. Pilot Lt. Robert 'Rosie' Rosenthal briefs his crew on last minute details before boarding 'Rosie's Riveters,' a B-17 of the 418th Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, Eighth U.S. Army Air Force, at their home base of Thorpe Abbotts, England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was the first of three tours of duty for 'Rosie' with the 'Bloody One-Hundredth.' Before Germany's surrender, he would fly a total of 52 combat missions and attain the rank of Colonel. The painting depicts Rosenthal and his crew going over last minute details before taking off on another mission over Nazi-occupied Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis print is number 222 of 900 in the standard edition, published by Knightsbridge Press in Doylestown, PA. Each print has been signed by the artist and individually countersigned by Robert 'Rosie' Rosenthal himself, one of the most decorated pilots in the U.S. Eighth Air Force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROSIE'S CREW \/ THORPE ABBOTTS 1943 — GIL COHEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition 222\/900 — Signed by Gil Cohen and Lt. Col. Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal — Original Print Documentation — Framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie's Crew \/ Thorpe Abbotts 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a remarkable Second World War aviation artwork by renowned American historical artist Gil Cohen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting depicts Lieutenant Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal briefing his B-17 Flying Fortress crew before another dangerous combat mission over German-occupied Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scene takes place at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAF Thorpe Abbotts in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wartime home of the United States Eighth Air Force's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100th Bombardment Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, famously known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloody Hundredth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft in the background is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie's Riveters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 418th Bombardment Squadron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCohen's detailed composition captures the human dimension of the air war: ten young airmen gathered beside their aircraft, checking equipment and discussing their mission before departure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many aviation paintings that emphasise aircraft in flight, this work focuses on the men behind the machines, conveying both their determination and the uncertainty of wartime flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context — The Bloody Hundredth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 100th Bombardment Group became one of the most recognised American bomber units operating from England during the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlying Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, its crews participated in the Eighth Air Force's daylight strategic bombing campaign against targets in occupied Europe and Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group earned its famous nickname, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloody Hundredth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, following exceptionally heavy losses during combat operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 10 October 1943, Robert Rosenthal piloted a B-17 during the disastrous mission against Münster, Germany. His aircraft was the only bomber from his group's formation to return to Thorpe Abbotts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosenthal went on to complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52 combat missions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming one of the most decorated American bomber pilots of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the war, he also served as a lawyer with the American prosecution team at the Nuremberg Trials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist — Gil Cohen (born 1931)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGil Cohen is an American aviation and historical artist, born in Philadelphia on 28 July 1931.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art, graduating in 1953, before serving in the United States Army during the Cold War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCohen subsequently developed a distinguished career as an illustrator, teacher and painter of military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis artwork has appeared in publications, museums and aviation collections, earning him recognition among the leading artists specialising in military aviation subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly admired for his portrayal of aircrew experiences, Cohen frequently places the human story at the centre of his compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert “Rosie” Rosenthal (1917–2007)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant Colonel Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal was one of the most distinguished B-17 pilots of the United States Eighth Air Force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn on 11 June 1917, he served with the 418th Bombardment Squadron of the 100th Bombardment Group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe completed 52 combat missions, survived being shot down and received numerous decorations for courage and distinguished service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosenthal died on 20 April 2007.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis original signature provides an exceptional historical connection between this artwork and the wartime events it commemorates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Signatures and Documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is individually numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e222\/900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, belonging to the standard limited edition of 900 prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork bears two original pencil signatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGil Cohen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant Colonel Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the wartime B-17 pilot depicted in the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued by Knightsbridge Press confirms the edition, the artist's signature and Rosenthal's personal countersignature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors' Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative and historically significant aviation artwork bringing together Gil Cohen's acclaimed portrayal of American bomber crews and the original signature of legendary Eighth Air Force pilot Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print's individually numbered edition, original publisher documentation and attractive framing make it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of the B-17 Flying Fortress, the 100th Bomb Group and signed Second World War aviation art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; 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