"Why, from a Historical Perspective, this isn't Good Art" Topic
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| Tango01 | 06 Jul 2020 10:25 p.m. PST |
"I'm glad the clickbait title has drawn you in. Today, we are going to examine two pieces of historical art. Ambush!, by Dan Nance, shows a Native American warrior about to attack a senior British officer during the American War of Independence. The other, below, shows a specific incident from the Battle of Savannah during the American War of Independence. At the outset, I should say that both images are artistically appealing. Mr. Nance is a fine painter, who has painted many other historical pieces which I like. So, why isn't the painting of the Native American warrior attacking a British officer, below, a helpful image from a historical perspective? First, this image trades on common stereotypes regarding both Native Americans and the British Army during the War of Independence. The Native Warrior is shown jumping (presumably from a tree?) with club raised and screaming. The British officer, presumably from the 7th (Royal Fuziliers) or 8th (King's) Regiment of Foot, given his uniform. His sword is drawn, and is he looking rather obliviously in the opposite direction. Even his horse has noticed the oncoming warrior…"
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| Max Schnell | 07 Jul 2020 8:32 a.m. PST |
I don't know about stereotypes but, I do believe we can all agree that castration by sword would be very painful. |
| Pan Marek | 07 Jul 2020 9:44 a.m. PST |
This is why Troiani spends so much time on research. |
 Dan Cyr  | 07 Jul 2020 2:44 p.m. PST |
Well, it is thus reported to be a non historical event. I'd also wonder why the "ambush" is shown in isolation, i.e., no one else being attacked in the column ahead. Well painted though. |
Old Glory  | 07 Jul 2020 4:53 p.m. PST |
Perhaps it is the very beginning of a larger attack -- this is the first warrior in the attack to come into the frame. The mounted officer is looking back as he heard sounds from behind ? Not that unplausable really.
Remember, you are viewing one second in time. Russ Dunaway |
| Legionarius | 07 Jul 2020 7:10 p.m. PST |
Looks plausible to me. Exquisite painting! |
| Tango01 | 07 Jul 2020 8:56 p.m. PST |
Glad you like it my friend! (smile)
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| Disco Joe | 08 Jul 2020 11:58 a.m. PST |
I hate to mention this but why has it been posted to the French and Indian Wars message board when the link states that it is American War of Independence. |
| Anton Ryzbak | 08 Jul 2020 1:11 p.m. PST |
I just want to know who catapulted that Native American at the Brit, as high as he is off the ground he better spike that landing perfectly or he is going to end up getting badly hurt (that is, if he misses the edge of the sword!) |
| historygamer | 08 Jul 2020 8:03 p.m. PST |
Yeah, definitely Rev War uniforms, and really bad ones at that. |
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