Artwork
The Attack on Chew's House during the Battle of Germantown, 1777
The Attack on Chew's House during the Battle of Germantown, 1777 is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Edward Lamson Henry. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
The Attack on Chew's House during the Battle of Germantown, 1777 is a historical painting executed in oil paint by Edward Lamson Henry in 1890. It is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a pivotal moment from the Battle of Germantown during the American Revolution, depicting the attack on Cliveden, the estate of Benjamin Chew. The scene is one of chaos, with soldiers and civilians fleeing or fighting in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Henry's work is characterized by a blend of narrative detail and atmospheric effects, typical of the American Impressionist movement. The use of color and light creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's attention to the central action.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1890 by Edward Lamson Henry, an American genre painter known for historical and everyday scenes, the work is a representation of a significant event in American history. It is now held in the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Artist
Edward Lamson Henry (January 12, 1841 – May 9, 1919), commonly known as E.L. Henry, was an American genre painter, born in Charleston, South Carolina.
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