Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 017

Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 017 - Bread Shared in the Bastion Stair 

Portrait No. 017 of 250

The Companions of Liberty Collection is a series of 250 historically inspired portraits created by Walt & Pete® to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. Drawing upon Revolutionary War military records, surviving uniforms, archaeological discoveries, and eighteenth-century material culture, each portrait offers a historically informed artistic interpretation that illuminates overlooked aspects of America's founding generation. The collection invites viewers to appreciate the everyday experiences, service, and resilience of those who lived through the Revolutionary era.

Inside a stone bastion stairway, two Continental Army enlisted soldiers pause during their duties to share a simple meal. One soldier extends a piece of coarse bread while the other balances a pewter drinking mug. Their blue regimental coats, buff waistcoats, campaign-worn breeches, knitted stockings, leather accoutrements, and practical footwear reflect documented late-war Continental Army uniforms.

Stone walls rise on either side of the stair, leading upward toward an opening where daylight illuminates the passage and a cannon is visible atop the fortification. Nearby rest two cocked hats, rolled blankets, haversacks, and a French-pattern flintlock musket. The restrained palette of weathered stone, muted blues, warm earth tones, and natural light evokes the appearance of a conserved eighteenth-century oil painting.

Why These Stories Matter

Much of Revolutionary War history centers on battles and famous commanders, yet victory also depended upon countless ordinary moments of endurance, cooperation, and shared daily labor. By preserving historically informed interpretations of these quieter experiences, the Companions of Liberty Collection broadens public appreciation for the soldiers whose perseverance sustained the struggle for independence and enriches understanding of America's diverse Revolutionary generation.

Why You'll Love It

• Museum-inspired historical artwork created from extensive Revolutionary War research. 
• Depicts an authentic moment of daily military life rarely represented in traditional history. 
• Makes a compelling conversation piece for libraries, studies, offices, and heritage-inspired interiors. 
• Professionally produced using premium archival-quality materials. 
• Part of a collectible series of 250 portraits commemorating America's 250th Anniversary. 
• An educational artwork appreciated by historians, educators, museums, and collectors. 
• A meaningful gift for Revolutionary War enthusiasts, military history collectors, and lovers of historical fine art.

Product Features

• Museum-quality matte canvas 
• Cotton and polyester canvas 
• Archival inks 
• Pine wood frame 
• Available in black, espresso, or white frames 
• Multiple size options 
• Ready to hang 

Part of the Companions of Liberty Collection – 250 Portraits Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Discover additional portraits in the series and build your own Revolutionary-era gallery wall.

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Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: If the canvas accumulates dust, you may gently wipe it off with a clean, damp cloth.