Damn the Torpedo! 1942

"Damn the Torpedo!" is a 1942 lithograph by Harry Gottlieb, a prominent American artist. The work portrays a dramatic scene of a sinking ship, likely a merchant vessel, with a German submarine lurking in the background. The composition focuses on a lifeboat filled with survivors as they struggle to save themselves from the tumultuous waters. The dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of Gottlieb's style, emphasizes the urgency and danger of the situation, underscoring the wartime realities of the time. The artwork exemplifies Gottlieb's ability to capture the raw emotions and anxieties of those impacted by war.