Operation Crossroads was the code name for a set of two atomic bomb blasts on the Island of Bikini in 1946. Among the people observing these tests were three artists and a collection of their work is available online here:
Operation Crossroads: Bikini Atoll
Here are three:
Start of Able Bomb -- Charles Bittinger
Cross Spikes Club -- Arthur Beaumont
King Juda of Bikini Island -- Grant Powers
These are just thumbnails, larger copies of these are available at the website. Wonderful stuff!
Hat tip to
BoingBoing for the link!
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