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The Army of the Potomac

James Hope

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

American Folk Art Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Army of the Potomac is a 1865 oil by James Hope, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?: James Hope
When & what style?: 1865 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a wide, open landscape with a large army camp in the middle. There are many small tents and people walking around. In the distance, you can see a city with tall buildings and a big bridge. The sky is light and hazy. In the foreground, there's a group of soldiers on horseback, riding towards the camp. They're wearing uniforms and carrying flags. The painting is done in warm colors, with lots of browns and yellows. The artist used oil paint to create this scene. If you want to learn more about the artist's style, look up James Hope.