by: Lora Pavlovich, Vishnu Nair, Sonia Marinovic, Mariam Sleiman
When you see this piece, it’s obvious that this picture is about war and patriotism. The painter has a dynamic use of colors, and in contrast keeps the background very dark with Phthalocyanine Green. The color of the flag hung on the antlers along with a musket is rich. The blue, red and white represent patriotism. The knife on the wall, the worn out canteen, and the crossed guns show the hardships of war. There is also a certain symmetry in this picture, as you can see the antlers, the crossed guns, the musket, and the crossed pistols are evenly aligned. Because of the amount of patriotism, it can also symbolize a sort of ceremonial piece, and can be used to honor the men who fought in the civil war.
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