Church painted panoramic vistas of scenes from New England to South America, but in this canvas he offers a symbolic image of America during the Civil War. The 31-star flag of the Union flutters amidst the smoke of battle as a symbol of Church's belief in the eventual triumph of the Union. [[url=http://collection.imamuseum.org/artwork/56235/]source[/url]]
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Size:
21-1/2 x 13-1/2 in.
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Credit:
Public Domain, Courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art
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