The artwork entitled “All He Needed was a Little More Gas!!” is a poster created in 1943 by the artist Charles Alston as part of the Social Realism art movement. In the poster, a dramatic and poignant scene is depicted where an aircraft is shown crashing into the water. The aircraft appears to be in a distressed state as it impacts the ocean, with visible damage and disintegration. Flames and smoke can be seen emanating from the aircraft, emphasizing the urgency and calamity of the situation. Another aircraft is visible in the sky flying away from the scene. The title of the artwork, inscribed at the bottom, underscores the desperation of the scenario, suggesting that a small amount of additional fuel might have prevented the disaster. The overall composition uses strong lines and shading to convey the motion and intensity of the crash, reflecting the critical and urgent tone typical of Social Realism artworks during this period.
