Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 021

Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 021 - French Alliance Portrait | Black Soldiers of the Expédition Particulière

Portrait No. 021 of 250

Companions of Liberty is a museum-inspired collection of 250 historically informed portraits created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Drawing upon Revolutionary War research, surviving military artifacts, historical records, and period material culture, the series illuminates overlooked stories from the Revolutionary era through carefully researched artistic interpretation.

This portrait depicts two soldiers of the French Expédition Particulière seated within a military encampment during the American Revolution. Both figures wear white military coats with blue facings, waistcoats, neckcloths, and military equipment associated with French allied service in North America during the Yorktown era.

Behind the figures stand stacked muskets, military canvas sheltering, and distant encampment tents. The restrained palette of ivory, blue, umber, and muted earth tones evokes the atmosphere of a late-eighteenth-century military camp while emphasizing the soldiers' presence and service.

Why These Stories Matter

The victory at Yorktown and the ultimate success of the American Revolution depended upon an international alliance. Preserving stories inspired by the French expeditionary force broadens public understanding of the multinational nature of the conflict and highlights the diverse soldiers who contributed to one of the defining events in American history. Such works help modern audiences appreciate the complexity and shared sacrifices of the Revolutionary generation.

Why You'll Love It

• Museum-inspired Revolutionary War artwork 
• Highlights the historic French-American alliance 
• Features Black soldiers represented within a carefully researched military setting 
• Premium framed presentation suitable for home, office, or library display 
• Conversation-starting historical décor 
• Part of a collectible 250-portrait commemorative series 
• Meaningful gift for military history and heritage enthusiasts 
• A distinctive gift for military history and Americana collectors 

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.