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Recruiting Sergeants, 1879. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
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Recruiting Sergeants, 1879. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
Recruiting Sergeants, 1879
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Recruiting Sergeants" is an oil on canvas painting by Swedish artist Gustaf Cederström, created in 1879. The painting depicts a scene of recruiting sergeants inside a cozy, dimly lit room. The sergeants, dressed in their uniforms, are seated at a long table, surrounded by potential recruits. One sergeant is gesturing towards a recruit, who looks doubtful, while another is signing papers with a quill pen. A third sergeant pours beer from a large mug into a smaller one, offering it to a recruit, who is holding a clog in one hand and a boot in the other. The room is filled with the warm glow of light filtering in through the windows, casting long shadows on the walls. The sergeants are dressed in their finest uniforms, complete with feathers and colorful sashes, while the recruits wear simple clothing and clogs. The painting is a metaphor for the financial and practical considerations involved in joining the armed forces, with the recruits weighing the cost of new boots and clothing against the promise of a steady income and a sense of purpose. The use of light and shadow, as well as the attention to detail in the clothing and props, make this a striking example of 19th century genre art. Today, "Recruiting Sergeants" is part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
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