Drawing

Object number2012.6.40

Date1967

Mediumpaper; ink; pencil

Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra

DescriptionBlack marker drawing with blue and red pencil accents. Pirate character standing in profile on smaller version of a ship. Pirate raising saber in proper right hand, wearing buccaneer hat with skull and crossbones, earring in proper left ear, pistol in proper left hand, pants and boots.Dimensions12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Signed"SANDY" on bottom edge, left of center.
InscriptionsShip has full sails with "JOLLY / TURK" written on flag; "1967" written on bottom of ship.
Written inside a square to the left of pirate: "This is the / YEAR!" ; below square, "1967".
Historical NotesDrawing made by an inmate at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Western Penitentiary

Previous owner Eugene Guerra

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