Edward (Ed) Diffenderfer, Douglas World Cruise, 1924 World Flight, Circa 1970

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This artwork titled "Douglas World cruiser, 1924 World Flight" c.1970is an acrylic painting on hardboard by artist Edward (Ed) Diffenderfer … Read more This artwork titled "Douglas World cruiser, 1924 World Flight" c.1970is an acrylic painting on hardboard by artist Edward (Ed) Diffenderfer b.1928 It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 20.25 x 27 inches, framed size is 23.35 x 30.25 inches. Custom framed in a wooden distressed veneer and silver frame. It is in excellent condition, the frame has a very small scratch restoration, practically invisible.

The Subject:

Four of these Army Air Service planes left Seattle in April 1924, attempting an around-the-world flight. The Chicago was one of two planes to complete the historic flight after covering 26,345 miles in under six months.

About the artist:

Ed Diffenderfer was born in 1928 in Stockton, California. Education: Berkeley Schools, California College Of Arts And Crafts. Experience: Instructor Of Illustration, Freelance Illustrator And Painter. Memberships, Collections, Awards: Society Of Illustrators (San Francisco) Bohemian Club; New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago Art Shows, The Pentagon, Library Of Congress, Smithsonian Institution and Air Force Academy In Colorado; National Poster Award in 1958.Continue Reading See less