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Engagement Between the Constitution and the Guerriere (1813)
Thomas Birch
"Old ironsides" boldly sails victorious away from the British ship is shown in this oil on canvas piece. The Constitution sails off into the clear waters, sporting a vivid American flag, as the conquered British vessel has it's sails completely broken as well as gives off a wave of smoke. The clouds behind the ships move westward, signifying that the cloudy battle for the U.S has surpassed and they are headed to easier times during the War of 1812. The dark green sea is an indicator that the sea battle took place in the North Atlantic. The battle was in fact fought near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Thomas Birch
"Old ironsides" boldly sails victorious away from the British ship is shown in this oil on canvas piece. The Constitution sails off into the clear waters, sporting a vivid American flag, as the conquered British vessel has it's sails completely broken as well as gives off a wave of smoke. The clouds behind the ships move westward, signifying that the cloudy battle for the U.S has surpassed and they are headed to easier times during the War of 1812. The dark green sea is an indicator that the sea battle took place in the North Atlantic. The battle was in fact fought near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Paul Revere (1758)
John Singleton Copley
Another oil on canvas masterpiece of Copley's, the master portraiture. Paul Revere, renowned American hero for his acts during the Battle of Lexington and Concord, is shown as a studious, yet kind-looking man. He ponders as he shows half of his face to the artist, wearing a dark teal vest and white puffy shirt underneath. He is holding a silver tea pot while resting his arm on a copper pillow. He sits at a mahogany desk, in front of a dark navy background.
John Singleton Copley
Another oil on canvas masterpiece of Copley's, the master portraiture. Paul Revere, renowned American hero for his acts during the Battle of Lexington and Concord, is shown as a studious, yet kind-looking man. He ponders as he shows half of his face to the artist, wearing a dark teal vest and white puffy shirt underneath. He is holding a silver tea pot while resting his arm on a copper pillow. He sits at a mahogany desk, in front of a dark navy background.
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Samuel Adams (1772)
John Singleton Copley
Copley is know for his portraits of famous Massachusetts-area politicians and heroes. This time, he was called on to paint Samuel Adams, the 4th Governor of Massachusetts. Adams is dressed in a brave cardinal, which represents the power and authority he had on the country, as well as a politician. The background is completely dark, which creates an illuminating effect on the pale skin and hair of Adams. He resides over a desk, which holds many documents. His right hand clinches onto a scroll, while his left points in a downwards direction.
John Singleton Copley
Copley is know for his portraits of famous Massachusetts-area politicians and heroes. This time, he was called on to paint Samuel Adams, the 4th Governor of Massachusetts. Adams is dressed in a brave cardinal, which represents the power and authority he had on the country, as well as a politician. The background is completely dark, which creates an illuminating effect on the pale skin and hair of Adams. He resides over a desk, which holds many documents. His right hand clinches onto a scroll, while his left points in a downwards direction.
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Washington at Dorchester Heights (1806)
Gilbert Stuart
This bold oil painting on panel displays a true American hero, George Washington, after an important victory at Dorchester Heights on March 4th, 1776. This victory for Washington, the General of the Continental Army, eventually lead to the British's flea from Boston. This painting shows Washington looking brave, confident, as well as calm. He steadies his steed, which represents his influence on the troops he lead in battle. The background shows smoke, depicted with dark mixtures of brown, grey, and black. Washington stands unfazed by the unclear fury in the background.
Gilbert Stuart
This bold oil painting on panel displays a true American hero, George Washington, after an important victory at Dorchester Heights on March 4th, 1776. This victory for Washington, the General of the Continental Army, eventually lead to the British's flea from Boston. This painting shows Washington looking brave, confident, as well as calm. He steadies his steed, which represents his influence on the troops he lead in battle. The background shows smoke, depicted with dark mixtures of brown, grey, and black. Washington stands unfazed by the unclear fury in the background.
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The Burning of Charlestown (1790)
John Trumbull
Another one of Trumbull's masterpieces, again an oil on canvas, this painting depicts infamous American turned British trader Benedict Arnold lead the British into the Continental Army's fortification in 1781. The raid shows a wave of red coats attacking and plundering. The hazy background, a specialty of Trumbull's, is a mixture of gray, brown, and black. This is supposed to represent smoke. Arnold, in the middle of the raid, points his new army in the direction of attack.
John Trumbull
Another one of Trumbull's masterpieces, again an oil on canvas, this painting depicts infamous American turned British trader Benedict Arnold lead the British into the Continental Army's fortification in 1781. The raid shows a wave of red coats attacking and plundering. The hazy background, a specialty of Trumbull's, is a mixture of gray, brown, and black. This is supposed to represent smoke. Arnold, in the middle of the raid, points his new army in the direction of attack.
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The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, 17 June, 1775 (1815-1831)
John Trumbull
An oil on canvas, Trumbull's iconic painting is a depiction of the death of General Joseph Warren during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Bunker's Hill. Warren, who is dressed in all white and being held by a pleading Continental Army soldier, is being stabbed by a sharply dressed British officer. The beach battle has a hazy, stormy background of dark colors, representing the dark times Warren's death will bring ahead. The pandamonium surrounding the scene of death is one of chaos and battle. Also, a faded American flag is being raised up on the beach behind the battle, very similar to the picture of the soldiers holding up the flag after a victory in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
John Trumbull
An oil on canvas, Trumbull's iconic painting is a depiction of the death of General Joseph Warren during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Bunker's Hill. Warren, who is dressed in all white and being held by a pleading Continental Army soldier, is being stabbed by a sharply dressed British officer. The beach battle has a hazy, stormy background of dark colors, representing the dark times Warren's death will bring ahead. The pandamonium surrounding the scene of death is one of chaos and battle. Also, a faded American flag is being raised up on the beach behind the battle, very similar to the picture of the soldiers holding up the flag after a victory in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
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The Buffalo Trail (1867)
Alfred Bierstadt
The beautiful oil on canvas blends a mix of dark, light, and combined coloring as a long line of Buffalo cross a riverbed. The Buffalo, ironically small in stature in this painting, cross a serene landscape of tall trees and green pastures. In the sky, a definitive light shines through a series of separating clouds. This potential symbol of divinity is expressed with clouds of mixed purple, blue, and grey as well as a gold sky that spreads across the horizon. Bison normally call the midwest home, so one can only think that is where this painting takes place. This untouched beauty could possibly represent nostalgia.
Alfred Bierstadt
The beautiful oil on canvas blends a mix of dark, light, and combined coloring as a long line of Buffalo cross a riverbed. The Buffalo, ironically small in stature in this painting, cross a serene landscape of tall trees and green pastures. In the sky, a definitive light shines through a series of separating clouds. This potential symbol of divinity is expressed with clouds of mixed purple, blue, and grey as well as a gold sky that spreads across the horizon. Bison normally call the midwest home, so one can only think that is where this painting takes place. This untouched beauty could possibly represent nostalgia.
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Niagara (1879)
William Morris Hunt
This oil canvas painting displays one of America's great landmarks, Niagara Falls. The beautiful colors used in this painting display many light shades of the water rushing down the falls and collapsing onto the rocks below. The mist depicts a rainbow with various shades of purple, blue, and yellow. However, the light of the falls is contrasted with the dark sky up above. Niagara falls is one of America's most beautiful sites, and it is depicted beautifully in this painting.
William Morris Hunt
This oil canvas painting displays one of America's great landmarks, Niagara Falls. The beautiful colors used in this painting display many light shades of the water rushing down the falls and collapsing onto the rocks below. The mist depicts a rainbow with various shades of purple, blue, and yellow. However, the light of the falls is contrasted with the dark sky up above. Niagara falls is one of America's most beautiful sites, and it is depicted beautifully in this painting.
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The Fog Warning (1885)
Winslow Homer
The iconic oil painting on canvas depicts a halibut fisherman returning from a successful day with a great catch. However, the challenge is on the horizon as a storm, embodied by dark grey clouds and a rough, near grey ocean color. The fisherman looks back to assess how large of a struggle this return home is going to be. The darkness of the clouds overtaking the remaining light, clear sky is a symbol for impending doom and potential danger.
Winslow Homer
The iconic oil painting on canvas depicts a halibut fisherman returning from a successful day with a great catch. However, the challenge is on the horizon as a storm, embodied by dark grey clouds and a rough, near grey ocean color. The fisherman looks back to assess how large of a struggle this return home is going to be. The darkness of the clouds overtaking the remaining light, clear sky is a symbol for impending doom and potential danger.
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The USS Constitution
This craftily done model of the famous U.S ship from the War of 1812 is a true beauty. From seeing the real Constitution docked in Boston harbor, this wood model is nearly precisely accurate to the real thing. The ship's hull is brown, with a sliver of black and white covering the hull. The five sets of sails are perfect replications of the real ship. The Constitution's importance and role in the War of 1812 was unparalleled, therefore, it is the muse for many forms of art during the periods of time that followed.
This craftily done model of the famous U.S ship from the War of 1812 is a true beauty. From seeing the real Constitution docked in Boston harbor, this wood model is nearly precisely accurate to the real thing. The ship's hull is brown, with a sliver of black and white covering the hull. The five sets of sails are perfect replications of the real ship. The Constitution's importance and role in the War of 1812 was unparalleled, therefore, it is the muse for many forms of art during the periods of time that followed.