'Negros in Indian Corn'

This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. this was drawn during Cook's first trip to the United States. The title of this watercolour contains historical and offensive terms.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5414
Type: Watercolour
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Cook, John Kingsley
Places: London; Malta
Date made: 1941
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Presented by the artist's family, 2012.
Measurements: Overall: 277 mm x 380 mm