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The New York Light Guard's Quick Step: As Performed by Dodworth's Brass Band. Composed and Respectfully Dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Light Guard; by Francis H. Brown

Nathaniel Currier

1839

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

The New York Light Guard's Quick Step: As Performed by Dodworth's Brass Band. Composed and Respectfully Dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Light Guard; by Francis H. Brown is a 1839 ink by Nathaniel Currier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nathaniel Currier
When & what style?: 1839 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two men in tall, black hats standing side by side in front of a group of soldiers. The soldiers are dressed in matching uniforms and hats, lined up neatly behind them. In the background, ships are docked at a harbor, and a few people walk near the water. The title at the top reads *"The New York Light Guard’s"* and mentions a song called *"Quick Step"* dedicated to the officers. The text also credits a composer named Francis H. Brown. Want to learn more about how this image was made? Check out lithography.