Battle Charge

1865-1874

Hammat Billings

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Hammat Billings

Artist, American, 1816 - 1874

This is a drawing of a military skirmish. The scene depicts soldiers holding rifles with bayonets attached, in a moment of high tension and action. Soldiers are positioned at various angles, suggesting movement and chaos typical of battle. In the foreground, a soldier is holding a flag, surrounded by fallen comrades. The background shows more soldiers, some mounted, with flags and weapons raised, adding depth and dynamism. The monochrome palette and detailed shading emphasize the dramatic and historical nature of the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Childs Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1951; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 31, no. 222.

Wikidata ID

Q64572912

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