Frederick Coffay Yohn (American, 1875-1933), Sentinel of the Sky

Watercolor and charcoal on paper, signed at lower left, inscribed to the verso "Sentinel of the Sky / P. B. Miss / 'What are you doing?'", matted and framed below glass.

Sight size 14 x 19 in.; Frame dimensions 22 x 27 in.

Private Collection, Roanoke, Virginia

Frederick Coffay Yohn was an American illustrator best known for his dramatic historical and military scenes depicting the American Revolution, frontier life, and World War I. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he studied at the Indianapolis Art School and the Art Students League of New York before building a successful career as an illustrator for major publications including Harper’s Magazine, Scribner’s Magazine, and Collier’s Weekly. Renowned for his historical accuracy and storytelling ability, Yohn created some of the most iconic images of early American history, including scenes of George Washington at Valley Forge and the Battle of Oriskany. He also illustrated numerous books and designed the 1929 U.S. postage stamp commemorating George Rogers Clark’s victory at Vincennes.

Light toning to the sheet, not examined outside the frame.

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