Drawing
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2006.3.162
Dimensions: 9 in X 12 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 30.48 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 30.48 cm
Source: American Red Cross
Credit Line: A gift from the American Red Cross
Description
Child's handmade marker drawing depicting a firefighter wearing a yellow coat with "N.Y. Fire Dept" written on the back of the coat. The firefighter is wearing a fire helmet and crawling on his hands and knees over a pile of rubble. An American flag is behind him. The drawing is signed in the top right corner: "Katrina | age 11 | Camp Lejune, NC."
Child's handmade marker drawing depicting a firefighter wearing a yellow coat with "N.Y. Fire Dept" written on the back of the coat. The firefighter is wearing a fire helmet and crawling on his hands and knees over a pile of rubble. An American flag is behind him. The drawing is signed in the top right corner: "Katrina | age 11 | Camp Lejune, NC."
Historical Notes
In times of emotional unrest, children often express themselves through art. Taped to firehouse and police station windows, tacked inside respite centers and ornamenting fences at the World Trade Center site, drawings and paintings created by this generation of youthful witnesses became a familiar sight throughout New York City in the aftermath of 9/11. The works created by children in art therapy programs and in school classrooms reflect diverse themes, including violence, patriotism, courage, fear, prejudice, sadness, compassion, and hope. Many cards and letters expressed gratitude to first responders and condolences to family members. Collected from children around the world, these artistic expressions capture the significance of the 9/11 attacks as seen through the eyes of the event's youngest witnesses.
This drawing was one of hundreds of pieces of art sent to the American Red Cross in the wake of the attacks. Some children wanted to thank volunteers for their humanitarian efforts. Others hoped their art would be forwarded to those directly affected by the attacks.
In times of emotional unrest, children often express themselves through art. Taped to firehouse and police station windows, tacked inside respite centers and ornamenting fences at the World Trade Center site, drawings and paintings created by this generation of youthful witnesses became a familiar sight throughout New York City in the aftermath of 9/11. The works created by children in art therapy programs and in school classrooms reflect diverse themes, including violence, patriotism, courage, fear, prejudice, sadness, compassion, and hope. Many cards and letters expressed gratitude to first responders and condolences to family members. Collected from children around the world, these artistic expressions capture the significance of the 9/11 attacks as seen through the eyes of the event's youngest witnesses.
This drawing was one of hundreds of pieces of art sent to the American Red Cross in the wake of the attacks. Some children wanted to thank volunteers for their humanitarian efforts. Others hoped their art would be forwarded to those directly affected by the attacks.
