1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Dublin Volunteers on College Green, 4th November 1779 is a 1790 oil by Francis Wheatley, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a scene of Dublin volunteers on College Green, with a statue of King George III in the background. The volunteers are dressed in red and white uniforms, holding flags and guns, while smoke rises from the ground. In the foreground, a group of men on horseback lead the procession, followed by rows of soldiers marching in formation. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with people watching from windows and rooftops. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this style, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
The Dublin Volunteers on College Green is a 1779–1780 history painting by the English artist Francis Wheatley. It depicts a scene on the 4 November 1779. To commemorate the birthday of William III of England roughly 1,000 Irish Volunteers paraded on College Green, Dublin close to the statue of William. They are shown firing their muskets in salute. Following the threat of invasion during the American War of Independence, a large military volunteer movement was formed to supplement the Irish Army. Although primarily led by Protestant Patriots, it also attracted many Catholic recruits. Although…
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Francis Wheatley RA (1747 – 28 June 1801) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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