Mountain Climber

Stephen H. Randall · 1968

Why it's great

A helicopter waits on the ground in a muddy field in Vietnam, in a watercolor by Stephen H. Randall in 1968. Helicopters were everywhere in the Vietnam War, carrying troops and supplies.

🏛️ Part of history

The Vietnam War (1965–1973) — A helicopter waits on the ground in a muddy field in Vietnam, in a watercolor by Stephen H.

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About the artist

Stephen H. Randall

Unknown or anonymous artist

Stephen H. Randall was an American artist who served as a combat artist with the US Army's Vietnam combat art team in 1968. His watercolors of helicopters, soldiers and daily life are in the US Army art collection.