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Study for "Militia Training": Composition (in reverse)

James Goodwyn Clonney

1838

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Early 19th Century Genre Scene

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Study for "Militia Training": Composition (in reverse) is a 1838 unspecified by James Goodwyn Clonney, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?: James Goodwyn Clonney
When & what style?: 1838
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered outdoors, with a large group in the center and others scattered around the edges. The crowd appears to be in motion, with some individuals running or jumping. In the foreground, a person is seen crawling on the ground, while a dog is leashed to a chair. A flag is visible in the background, and trees and hills are visible in the distance. The artist who created this scene is James Goodwyn Clonney.