Armistice Night

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Title

Armistice Night

Subject

parade; war; World War I; flags; celebration; freedom; liberation

Description

This painting vivdly portrays a crowd of people marching on the streets celebrating the end of World War I and waving American flags. In the background, there are also flags of the allies. Done in tangible, textural brushwork, the painting captures the atmosphere of excitement and liberation of the moment.

Creator

George Luks (1867-1933)

Born: August 13, 1867 (Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA)
Died: October 29, 1933 (New York City, New York, USA)

Source

9199, Visual Resources Library, MS

Date

1918

Rights

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Format

Art Form: Painting
Material: oil on canvas
Measurements: 37 x 68.3 in. (94 x 173.7 cm)

Type

20th Century