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Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas)
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Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas)
984971 Union Refugees, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Pettit, George W. (1838-1910); 102x137.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22523182
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1860s 1865 Accessories Active American Artist American Painting Armed Artist American Aversion Black Color Black Colour Desperate Desperation Direct Gaze Displaced Domestic Animal Domesticated Elder Elderly Adult Exhausted Exhaustion Expression Facial Expression Facial Hair Fatigue Female Garment Firearm Head Turned Human Role Looking At Camera Looking Away Looking Down Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Middle Aged Negative Concept Old Age Old Man Old Men On The Move On The Road One Animal Personal Accessory Physical Activity Refugee Senior Senior Adult Shawl Shirt Sleepy Somnolance Somnolence Stick Thoroughfare Tired Tired Out Tiredness Touring Transit Turning Away Union Walker Weary Young Man Young Men Accessory Bearded Ethnic Origin Pettit Portrait Style Portraiture Stroll Strolling Young Woman Youthful
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This oil painting by George W. Pettit, titled "Union Refugees, 1865" captures a poignant moment in history. The scene depicts a group of Union refugees during the mid-19th century, seeking solace and safety in the countryside. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he portrays each individual with remarkable realism. In the foreground, an elderly man leans on his walking stick, his tired expression reflecting the hardships endured during their journey. Beside him stands a young girl, her eyes gazing off into the distance with a mixture of weariness and hope. A bearded man clutches his weapon tightly, symbolizing their constant state of alertness. The composition exudes a sense of fatigue and longing for respite from their arduous travels. Despite this weariness, there is an underlying strength that emanates from these weary souls who have persevered through adversity. Pettit's skillful use of color and light adds depth to the painting; capturing both the warmth of daylight and shadows cast by nearby trees. This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between moments of tranquility amidst uncertainty. "Union Refugees, 1865" serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience in times of turmoil. It invites viewers to reflect upon our shared history while acknowledging that even in our darkest hours, hope can still be found within us all.
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