This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 26020339
Title: "The spirit of '76": Some recollections of the artist and the painting
Original Publication: United States: Privately Printed for the Author,1926.
Contents: Archibald M. Willard, a brief sketch -- The fifer, Hugh Mosher -- The drummer boy, Henry Kelsey Devereux -- An early account, by J.F. Ryder -- The preliminary sketches and replicas.
Credits: Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Spirit of '76: Some Recollections of the Artist and the Painting" by Henry Kelsey Devereux is a historical account published in 1926. The book reflects on the famous patriotic painting created by Archibald M. Willard, detailing its inspiration and the characters who influenced its creation. This work provides insights into the artistic process as well as the cultural and historical significance of the painting during a time when American patriotism was fervently celebrated. In the book, Devereux shares his personal memories of Willard and the dynamics surrounding the painting of "The Spirit of '76." He recounts the backgrounds of the figures depicted in the artwork, including his own role as the drummer boy and Hugh Mosher as the fifer. The narrative elucidates how Willard, initially intending to create a humorous piece titled "Yankee Doodle," transformed his vision to capture the essence of American spirit and patriotism in a tumultuous era. Devereux also discusses the painting's legacy, its exhibition at the Centennial Exposition, and its role in stirring emotional responses among viewers, highlighting the deep impact it has had on American cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Devereux, Henry Kelsey, 1860?-1932
Contributor: Ryder, J. F. (James Fitzallan), 1826-1904
Illustrator: Willard, Archibald M., 1836-1918
EBook No.: 69415
Published: Nov 24, 2022
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Willard, Archibald M., 1836-1918
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 26020339
Title: "The spirit of '76": Some recollections of the artist and the painting
Original Publication: United States: Privately Printed for the Author,1926.
Contents: Archibald M. Willard, a brief sketch -- The fifer, Hugh Mosher -- The drummer boy, Henry Kelsey Devereux -- An early account, by J.F. Ryder -- The preliminary sketches and replicas.
Credits: Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Spirit of '76: Some Recollections of the Artist and the Painting" by Henry Kelsey Devereux is a historical account published in 1926. The book reflects on the famous patriotic painting created by Archibald M. Willard, detailing its inspiration and the characters who influenced its creation. This work provides insights into the artistic process as well as the cultural and historical significance of the painting during a time when American patriotism was fervently celebrated. In the book, Devereux shares his personal memories of Willard and the dynamics surrounding the painting of "The Spirit of '76." He recounts the backgrounds of the figures depicted in the artwork, including his own role as the drummer boy and Hugh Mosher as the fifer. The narrative elucidates how Willard, initially intending to create a humorous piece titled "Yankee Doodle," transformed his vision to capture the essence of American spirit and patriotism in a tumultuous era. Devereux also discusses the painting's legacy, its exhibition at the Centennial Exposition, and its role in stirring emotional responses among viewers, highlighting the deep impact it has had on American cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Devereux, Henry Kelsey, 1860?-1932
Contributor: Ryder, J. F. (James Fitzallan), 1826-1904
Illustrator: Willard, Archibald M., 1836-1918
EBook No.: 69415
Published: Nov 24, 2022
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Willard, Archibald M., 1836-1918
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.