American Battle Painting, 1776-1918

By National Gallery Of Art and Museum of Modern Art

Book Overview

American Battle Painting, 1776-1918 is a comprehensive art book that explores the history and evolution of American battle painting from the Revolutionary War to World War I. The book is published by the National Gallery of Art and features a collection of over 100 paintings by renowned American artists such as John Trumbull, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent.The book is divided into four sections, each covering a different period in American history. The first section focuses on the Revolutionary War and features paintings that depict key battles and events such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The second section covers the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, while the third section explores the Civil War and includes paintings of famous battles like Gettysburg and Antietam.The final section of the book covers World War I and features paintings that capture the spirit and sacrifice of American soldiers on the battlefield. The book also includes essays by leading art historians and experts that provide historical context and analysis of the paintings.American Battle Painting, 1776-1918 is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, art, or military history. The book provides a unique and powerful perspective on the role of art in documenting and commemorating the sacrifices of American soldiers throughout history.An Exhibition Held At The National Gallery Of Art, Washington, From July 4 To September 4, And At The Museum Of Modern Art, New York, From October 3 To November 18, 1944.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258488469
• ISBN13: 9781258488468
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"