Who painted He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven?

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven was painted by H. G. Watkins in 1846.

Where can I see He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven?

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven?

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven

H. G. Watkins , 1846

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven is an ink print by the Romanticist artist H. G. Watkins. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in plate: 10.; at bottom in plate: G.E. Hicks delt. / H.G. Watkins, sc. / He for his bleeding country prays to heaven, / Prays that the men of blood themselves may be forgiven. / Art-Union of London, 1846.
Markings: Marked:stamped upper right verso in blue ink: Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington. D.C. Jun 12 1882

About this work

Overview

He for His Bleeding Country Prays to Heaven is an engraving created by H. G. Watkins in 1846, executed in black on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a tense confrontation between two groups: European soldiers and civilians on one side, and Indigenous men on the other. A kneeling woman and a robed figure occupy the center, suggesting a plea for peace or forgiveness, underscored by the accompanying text.

Technique & Style

The work is a black-and-white engraving, characterized by its dramatic rendering of a chaotic scene, with detailed depictions of figures and their interactions.

Context

The engraving's themes and imagery suggest a commentary on conflict, possibly referencing historical events involving European settlers and Indigenous populations.