1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Spanish-American War Soldiers in Action is a 1897 oil by Gilbert Gaul, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows two men in old military uniforms. They are in a battle scene. One man is standing, holding a long gun. The other man is on the ground, holding a shorter gun. The men are wearing hats and jackets with belts around their waists. The background is a mix of light and dark colors, with some white and gray. The painting is done in a realistic style, with a focus on the details of the uniforms and guns. The colors are muted, with a lot of browns and grays. This painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
William Gilbert Gaul (March 31, 1855–December 21, 1919) was a late 19th and early 20th century American painter and illustrator of military subjects ranging from the American Civil War to World War I, as well as American Western vistas and scenes.
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