Alexander Leydenfrost (Hungarian-American, 1888-1961). Oil on canvas painting depicting a god of war or chieftain leading others into battle on a field in the foreground while modern, mid-century weapons and tanks are shown firing in the background. Signed along the lower left. This image was used in a 1940s Shell Industrial Lubricants advertisement.

Unframed; height: 24 1/4 in x width: 33 in.
Framed; height: 28 1/2 in x width: 37 1/2 in.