Artwork
The New York Light Guard's Quick Step: As Performed by Dodworth's Brass Band. Composed and Respectfully Dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Light Guard; by Francis H. Brown
The New York Light Guard's Quick Step: As Performed by Dodworth's Brass Band. Composed and Respectfully Dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Light Guard; by Francis H. Brown is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nathaniel Currier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1839 lithograph by Nathaniel Currier depicts a military scene with the New York Light Guard and a harbor background.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two men in tall hats standing before a formation of uniformed soldiers, with ships docked in the background. The title references a 'Quick Step' song by Francis H. Brown, dedicated to the Light Guard officers.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, a printmaking technique, the image is in black on wove paper, showcasing Currier's skill in this medium.
History & Provenance
The lithograph was produced in 1839 by Nathaniel Currier, a notable printmaker of the time.
Artist & collection
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