The Ladies

David Fairrington · 1968

Why it's great

Vietnamese women in cone-shaped hats gather in a colorful, patterned scene by David Fairrington in 1968. The Army's combat artists also painted the Vietnamese people they met.

🏛️ Part of history

The Vietnam War (1965–1973) — Vietnamese women in cone-shaped hats gather in a colorful, patterned scene by David Fairrington in 1968.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,205 × 792 px · 1.0 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

David Fairrington

1940–?

David Fairrington was an American artist born in 1940 who served as a member of the US Army's Vietnam combat art team in 1968. His paintings of soldiers, helicopters and Vietnamese people are in the US Army art collection.