Torpedoed c. 1930s

"Torpedoed" is a powerful black and white print by American artist Edward Hagedorn created in the 1930s. The artwork depicts a sinking ship, its silhouette dominating the composition, with a dramatic, jagged gash in its hull. The artist uses a strong sense of line and texture to convey the violence and chaos of the event, with the turbulent waves and small boats below highlighting the gravity of the scene. The print is likely a response to the increasing threat of submarine warfare during World War II. The artwork is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.