Artists Proofs and Remarques are accompanied by the 22" x 18" companion print "Last Launch" which depicts aircraft departing
USS NIMITZ prior to the ship's docking at San Diego for refit at the end of June, 2008
50 Studio Editions (Signed by artist only)....$160
10 Giclees on Canvas (Signed by artist only)....$1300
Overall size: 33" x 22"
Image size: 27" x 13"
Canvas edition size: 52" x 27"
Situation: This very small run of prints were signed by high level officers currently serving aboard USS NIMITZ, including the ship's Captain, Mike Manazir. The USS NIMITZ is one of the largest aircraft carrier's in the US Navy. Her keel was launched in 1968 and she was commissioned in 1975. Capable of more than thirty knots, this nuclear powered carrier has answered her country's call to many international crises. Pictured is Lt Col 'Hamster' Hobson being launched from catapult number three in his F-18 Hornet. A truly dramatic piece, and one of the few paintings ever created of this great warship. The artist spent seven days at sea on the USS NIMITZ, preparing material for this painting.
Signatures:
Captain Michael C. Manazir (ship's Captain)
Captain Thomas M Downing (CAG, Commander, Air Group)
Captain Bret Batchelder (DCAG, Deputy Commander, Air Group)
