Etching depicting the mourning of Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus after the sinking of the Titanic, by J. Cohen

An etching measuring 14" x 12", created by J. Cohen, depicts Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus surrounded by a heart with the inscription "We Mourn our Loss, 15 April 1912, True Love, True Life, Mr. & Mrs. Isidor Straus". The artwork also features the Titanic, an iceberg, and a flame. The etching is signed by the artist, J. Cohen. The style and inscription suggest it was created in 1912 following the sinking of the Titanic.

Associated People/Businesses

• Cohen, J. / Straus, Isidor / Straus, Ida

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Death
• Mourning customs
• Etching

Physical Location

MuseumL2010.10.45