The Battle of Two Paintings
“Remember the Alamo!” This instantly iconic decree of hope and patriotism was yelled by Texan soldiers as they fought in the Battle of San Jacinto, the deciding battle in the Texas war for independence. The battle only lasted eighteen short minutes, and it was a Texan victory, causing them to gain independence from Mexico. Those two events, the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, inspired many people in many different ways, including Henry Arthur McArdle. McArdle was a painter who would go on to paint two very famous paintings, The Battle of San Jacinto and Dawn at the Alamo. While both of these paintings depict very similar scenes and have the same techniques and composition, there are differences in both that make each painting unique.
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Its vibrant blue color puts the viewer at ease, making the painting appear to be a tranquil and peaceful scene. As the observer’s eyes drift downward, they see the chaos as the Texans slowly lose the battle. At the top of the left building, a Mexican flag flutters in the wind, and to the right, another Mexican flag raises as the Texas flag is tossed to the ground. Through all this, at the bottom of the painting, hope is still shown: the Texans will not give up. Patriotism is shown as although they are outnumbered and their flag is lowered, they are still fighting. On the right side, it shows a man much larger than the others, shooting a man holding a Mexican flag. This figure represents patriotism in the physical form, and the observer can assume this man is an important figure in the battle of the
The purpose of this paper is to discuss an alternate ending to one of the greatest battles in Texas history, the battle of the Alamo. This paper will show how using Intellectual standards and critical seasoning can be used to conduct battle analysis as well as develop and alternate outcome to a historical battle. The turning point in the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico was the fight at the Alamo again Santa Ana. If Santa Ana would not have won that decisive victory over the Texas militia at the Alamo, the fight for Independence from Mexico would have possibly taken longer to rally the troops. Before the siege at the Alamo, Santa Ana used his understanding of the battlefield by properly using his scouts and strategically placing cannons
People may have heard the saying “Remember the Alamo”, and well they should remember it because that battle was very significant to our country. The battles prior to the Alamo may have been why the Alamo happen and yes, we lost a lot of Texans because of it, but it made us who we are today with the leeway and freedom we have that we Americans love so much. The Mexican and Texan War for independence was indeed a great historical war. If it wasn’t for the Alamo we wouldn’t be living the lives we are today.
The Battle of the Alamo is famously known to be one of the hardest fought battles that American forces have fought since the battle of Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary war. It’s also viewed for the bravery of the few volunteers that held
The Alamo was the greatest battle of all time! Many soldiers either died or were wounded fighting for their countries independence. The Alamo existed under six flags of independent nations and has a rich history that has influenced many men and women . This wasn’t a war that Texas won , but it is known that we died fighting our hearts out . Santa Anna was a brilliant and cowardly chief in the 1800s .
American frontiersmen, including some of their most brave leaders gather together to support a solution against the enemy, and hold out against massive odds. Until the climactic moment when they 're destroyed, taking large numbers of the enemy with them. Their sacrifice changes history. And since then the Alamo has entered itself deeply into the American spirit and for reasons that have nothing to do with aggressive pride, militarism, or passion with blood. No, it has to do with the fact that we measure our experiences against the situations, not against average ones.
The Alamo has many true and false myths, the question is whose are the most accurate? Phillip Thomas Tucker’s Exodus from the Alamo:The Anatomy of the Last Stand Myth may be on the top of the list for many reader’s. Tucker’s point isn’t to persuade readers to change what they believe, however it is to provide them with supported information. In this work, many may be in disbelief or they can be open to knew facts. This book can be considered higher in the academic research world. Phillip Tucker’s view of the Alamo may change any readers view.
A Line in the Sand, The Alamo in Blood and Memory. This book was written by James Olson and Randy Roberts, it was available in the year 2001 by ‘Touchstone’ publisher in New York City. In the book, the author offers a variety of legend into realism by emphasizing the situations towards the three battles fought at the Alamo. These battles include the real battle of Alamo fought on March 6, 1836, the early twentieth century Driscoll-De Zavala effort, and the modern historical and cultural conflict over the blockade.
“A Line in the Sand: The Alamo in Blood and Memory”. Randy Roberts, James S. Olson. New York: Simon and Schuster New York, January 22, 2001. 356.
The actualities encompassing the Battle of The Alamo keep on being contended (Lone Star Internet). There is most likely however what the attack has come to be known for. Individuals keep on remembering The Alamo as a chivalrous battle against the outlandish; a place where men made a definitive penances for opportunity. Davy Crockett, the flexible outskirts man with an amusing raccoon cap, Jim Bowie who apparently murdered a furious wild bear with a blade, or William B. Travis whom attracted a line the sand between stately downfall or yellow accommodation to the Mexican armed forces pushing through The Alamo's doors. These men were made well known by daily papers; designed sentimentalism for their bravery and execution of obligation. For quite
The Battle of San Jacinto is an interesting event for evaluation through battle analysis. Although fought between the independent country of Texas and Mexico, it has been adopted into the psyche of U.S. History as a major battle that has a significant contribution to the general history of the U.S. Much like the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto relied heavily on imported forces from varying places throughout the U.S. to supplement Texas troops, making the interwoven nature of the Texas battle in U.S. history logical. The Battle of San Jacinto has been selected for a battle analysis due to its prominence in U.S. history, but also because of a heightened level of bias that often appears in the re-telling of the narrative of this battle. One
This piece of art is important because it played an important role in New Mexico’s Church. Also, this picture shows many different religions and most of the church are familiar with this painting.
Through the composer’s construction of a text, the changing values and perspectives present at the time are reflected in its core. This is particularly evident in Shakespeare’s play, Henry V and John Wayne’s film The Alamo, in which both texts explore the contextual issues of the composer’s time such as internal plots to Queen Elizabeth’s reign from the Spanish and the fear of communism spreading in the 1960s. Queen Elizabeth I played an instrumental role in controlling playwrights during the late 1500s and as such within Shakespeare’s plays there is an emphasis on upholding the greatness of the monarchy in order to maintain her control over the population. Similarly in The Alamo, John Wayne reinforces the importance of maintaining a nationalistic
The left half of the painting is covered in nature and other beautiful things, this side is of course her interpretation of Mexico. The sky has two clouds, one with a sun that in my opinion looks unnecessarily sad, and a moon, with a similar distraught. There are a lot of plants on the ground by Frida's feet. Cacti, flowers, some not even bloomed yet, but all are extremely beautiful. On the dark brown, healthy ground there is two mini fertility statues, surrounded by rubble and a stone skeleton's head. The horizon has a big Mexican pyramid that is getting struck by lightning. I think it represents that all the beauty of Mexico is in despair, but even though everything is hurting, there is still so much beauty to look forward too, and that is still there to
For my writing assignment, I chose to discuss “The Third of May,” by Francisco Goya. On May 2, 1808, hundreds of Goya’s countrymen rebelled against the French. On May 3, these Spanish freedom fighters were rounded up and put to death by the French. Francisco Goya was in a tough position because he had supported the French Revolution, but the slaughter of his countrymen and the horrors of war made him change his tune and had a profound effect on the artist. This painting is acclaimed as one the great paintings of all time and has even been called the world’s first modern painting.
The focal point shows the dominance and leadership by positioning her on the fallen soldiers of battle and most of all who and what the painting speaks about. Everyone else in the painting consist of a different class and background to show the unity of the community and a fight for the same belief or purpose. "It was a painting made at the time of the revolutionary war taken place in France against the royal army, the people who are holding the weapons are the people who came together to fight for freedom." (UKEssays) The civilians showed bravery as as they dressed for war bearing their arms. Although the patrons in the foreground and background seem to celebrate victory, the background of the painting sets a very depressing mood with Delocoix adding the gun smoke to the air. The subject matter for piece of work clearly presents the mood of death. With many wars starting for a purpose and fought for a good cause, it shows how battle invites evil into the human heart. The three colors that Lady Liberty herself represent the past, present, and future of the