John Groth
The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000
John Groth (1908-1988) was an artist who illustrated many books and was best known for his depictions of combat. He was both fascinated and repelled by war. As a correspondent for The Chicago Sun, he went to Europe during World War II, covering the liberation of Paris after riding on the first jeep to enter the city.
Artist correspondent John Groth talks about the recent Paris exhibit by Picasso and an artist's impression of the war in Europe.
WNYC archives id: 61723
