Hall's Quick Step
1840
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a tall soldier in a stiff uniform, standing at attention. His hat has a plume, and he holds a sword at his side. Above him is a banner with the words *Semper Paratus* and *Hall’s Quick Step*. The background looks like a battlefield with flags and cannon barrels on either side. The soldier’s pose and the title suggest this is a march dedicated to a military figure. The print was made in Boston in 1840, likely for a band performance. Want to know more? Look up lithography.
