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Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons near a Military Camp, 1788 (oil on canvas)
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Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons near a Military Camp, 1788 (oil on canvas)
XYC190751 Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons near a Military Camp, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); 101.6x127 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons near a Military Camp, 1788" artist Francis Wheatley transports us back to a bygone era. The scene depicts a bustling military camp set against the picturesque backdrop of rural England during the Georgian period. At the center of the composition stands a soldier, his uniform proudly displaying his allegiance. Surrounding him are country women, their vibrant ribbons catching the eye and adding splashes of color to the scene. They engage in lively conversation as they offer their wares to passersby. The setting is brought to life with meticulous attention to detail - from the packhorses and wagons lining the roadside, ready for transport, to the tents dotting the landscape that serve as temporary homes for these soldiers far from their own hearths. Wheatley's masterful brushwork captures not only an encampment but also a sense of camaraderie and connection between soldiers and civilians alike. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in times of conflict, human interaction and commerce continue amidst adversity. This remarkable artwork is housed at Yale Center for British Art in its esteemed Paul Mellon Collection. As we gaze upon this piece today, we are transported back over two centuries ago when life was simpler yet filled with its own unique challenges and triumphs.
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