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Fate of the rebel flag
Fate of the rebel flag. The second of a pair of patriotic prints after paintings by William Bauly, issued by New York art publisher William Schaus in September 1861 (both were deposited for copyright on the sixth of that month). Fate of the Rebel Flag resembles its companion piece, Our Heaven Born Banner (no. 1861-20), in format, coloring, and its militantly Unionist theme. In a spectacular nocturnal scene, a large warship sinks and burns on a calm sea littered with debris. The flames take on the configuration of the red, white, and blue flag of the Confederacy, the blue field with seven stars being formed by the night sky showing through the flames. Lightning strikes the flag from the upper left. Date c1861. Fate of the rebel flag. The second of a pair of patriotic prints after paintings by William Bauly, issued by New York art publisher William Schaus in September 1861 (both were deposited for copyright on the sixth of that month). Fate of the Rebel Flag resembles its companion piece, Our Heaven Born Banner (no. 1861-20), in format, coloring, and its militantly Unionist theme. In a spectacular nocturnal scene, a large warship sinks and burns on a calm sea littered with debris. The flames take on the configuration of the red, white, and blue flag of the Confederacy, the blue field with seven stars being formed by the night sky showing through the flames. Lightning strikes the flag from the upper left. Date c1861
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Fate of the Rebel Flag
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is a powerful and evocative image from the American Civil War era, created by artist William Bauly and published by William Schaus in New York in September 1861. This print is the second in a pair of patriotic works, the first being "Our Heaven Born Banner" (no. 1861-20), which share similar formats, coloring, and Unionist themes. In this nighttime scene, a large warship lies in ruins on a tranquil sea, its destruction reflected in the still waters. The vessel's demise is symbolized by the flames that consume it, taking on the shape of the Confederate flag's red, white, and blue design. The blue field, adorned with seven stars, is formed by the night sky peeking through the fiery conflagration. A bolt of lightning strikes the flag from the upper left, adding an ominous and dramatic touch to the image. The symbolism of the "Fate of the Rebel Flag" is clear: the Confederate flag, once proudly flown, is now reduced to ashes, signifying the eventual defeat of the Confederacy. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous times during the Civil War, when the fate of the nation hung in the balance. This print, with its intricate details and evocative imagery, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great turmoil and change in American history. The "Fate of the Rebel Flag" is not only a work of art but also a historical artifact, a testament to the power of art to reflect and shape the collective consciousness of a nation.
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