Framed World War II Military Art Print: 'Up From The Sea In Subs'
Military Memorabilia and Art

Framed World War II Military Art Print: 'Up From The Sea In Subs'

This is a matted and framed vintage-style art print titled 'Up From The Sea In Subs,' appearing to be a mid-to-late 20th-century reproduction of a World War II era illustration. The scene depicts a dramatic nighttime or dawn maritime operation with a Gato or Balao-class submarine in the background. In the foreground, U.S. Marines or sailors are shown in several small inflatable rafts, rowing through choppy, dark waters toward a distant shore under a tumultuous, orange-streaked sky. The illustration style is characteristic of mid-century propaganda or commemorative military art, utilizing bold impasto-like brushstrokes and a high-contrast color palette of deep blues, oranges, and earthy browns. The print is housed in a dark wood or composite frame with a simple profile. It features a deep forest green mat that complements the maritime theme. A white title block at the bottom center of the inner matting clearly identifies the work. The condition of the frame shows minor shelf wear and some slight scuffing on the bottom edge. The print itself appears well-protected behind glass, though there is a slight yellowing of the paper border (patina) consistent with age. This piece exemplifies the 'heroic' style of military documentation popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

Estimated Value

$40-80

Basic Information

Category

Military Memorabilia and Art

Appraised On

February 25, 2026

Estimated Value

$40-80

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Item Description

This is a matted and framed vintage-style art print titled 'Up From The Sea In Subs,' appearing to be a mid-to-late 20th-century reproduction of a World War II era illustration. The scene depicts a dramatic nighttime or dawn maritime operation with a Gato or Balao-class submarine in the background. In the foreground, U.S. Marines or sailors are shown in several small inflatable rafts, rowing through choppy, dark waters toward a distant shore under a tumultuous, orange-streaked sky. The illustration style is characteristic of mid-century propaganda or commemorative military art, utilizing bold impasto-like brushstrokes and a high-contrast color palette of deep blues, oranges, and earthy browns. The print is housed in a dark wood or composite frame with a simple profile. It features a deep forest green mat that complements the maritime theme. A white title block at the bottom center of the inner matting clearly identifies the work. The condition of the frame shows minor shelf wear and some slight scuffing on the bottom edge. The print itself appears well-protected behind glass, though there is a slight yellowing of the paper border (patina) consistent with age. This piece exemplifies the 'heroic' style of military documentation popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

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