An Incident of the Revolution
1831
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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Jacob Eichholtz
American, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1776–1842 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
An Incident of the Revolution is a 1831 oil by Jacob Eichholtz, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
The painting depicts a scene from the American Revolution, with a group of men in military uniforms standing in front of a building. One man is mounted on a white horse, while another stands beside him, looking up at him. In the foreground, a woman in a long dress gestures towards the men, and a small dog runs past her. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a sense of tension and drama emanating from the figures. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
American, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1776–1842 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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