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Soldier in Hospital with Dog

Soldier in Hospital with Dog
Victor Juhasz
Acquisition Number: 2018.60.28
Medium: Print on Paper
Status: Copyrighted Image

Victor Juhasz created this painting of Specialist Derek McConnell (deceased, 2013), USA, 10th Mountain Division, during an interaction with GySgt Archie O’Connor, USMC, at the Walter Reed National Military Center. Archie served seven years as a therapy working dog, retiring in 2017. This work is part of the Joe Bonham Project, which consists of professional artists dedicated to documenting the recovery efforts of wounded service members.