Title
"Fightin' Jocko Clark" Print
Description
A drawn caricature of James Joseph "Jocko" Clark, the first captain and commanding officer of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The portrait shows Jocko in profile and wearing his Rear Admiral uniform and regalia.
The drawing also includes a caption with Jocko's nickname and significance and a speech bubble with implied expletives. the drawing is dedicated to Raymond Gard and signed by the artist, John Furlow.
The drawing also includes a caption with Jocko's nickname and significance and a speech bubble with implied expletives. the drawing is dedicated to Raymond Gard and signed by the artist, John Furlow.
Context
John Furlow, a radarman aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from 1942 to 1945, drew this caricature of Captain "Jocko" Clark for Raymond Gard, a surgeon also serving on the Yorktown at the same time as Furlow and Clark.
Furlow, a trained artist and illustrator, drew many caricatures of the Yorktown's beloved first captain while serving on the ship.
Furlow is most well-known for his work with Duke University and his design of the Duke Blue Devil.
Furlow, a trained artist and illustrator, drew many caricatures of the Yorktown's beloved first captain while serving on the ship.
Furlow is most well-known for his work with Duke University and his design of the Duke Blue Devil.
Accession #
2012.00006
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Print
Sub-Class Name
Graphic Documents
Class Name
Documentary Objects
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
