Victory Parade

early 19th century

American 19th Century

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This is a painting of a group of figures on horseback along with soldiers and individuals holding various tools or weapons. The image depicts stylized figures in a folk art style, characterized by simple, flat colors and absence of depth perception. The figures on horseback are in a side profile view with swords. Below, there are soldiers standing with sabers and rifles, dressed in uniforms with peaked hats and two-tone jackets and trousers. Additional figures with various tools and individuals in patterned attire are also present. The composition emphasizes an organized, regimented scene typical of early American folk paintings used to celebrate military engagement or daily life scenes.

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Bibliography

1966

  • 101 Primitive Watercolors and Pastels, from the Collection of Edgar William Garbisch and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1966: 29.

Wikidata ID

Q64534837

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