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After the Bombardment

Archibald McGoogan

1916

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Early Modern

Dominant colour

After the Bombardment is a 1916 oil by Archibald McGoogan, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Archibald McGoogan
When & what style?: 1916
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape after a bombardment. There's a bridge on the left, and a few buildings are still standing, but most are damaged or destroyed. The sky is cloudy and dark, with a reddish glow in the distance. In the foreground, there's a street with a few objects scattered around, including what looks like a piece of furniture. The overall mood of the painting is one of devastation and destruction. The painting's use of dark colors and dramatic lighting creates a sense of tension and drama. Check out more works by artist Archibald McGoogan.

About the artist

Artist

Archibald McGoogan

This painter made oil-on-canvas scenes of city life right after World War I. Their piece *After the Bombardment* (1916) shows a shell-shocked street still smoldering, with broken windows and a lone lamppost standing…

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