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Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, George Cope
Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887

George Cope

1855–1929 · Realism · 1 work

George Cope arranges military objects to commemorate Major Levi Gheen McCauley’s Civil War service. Swords, medals, a belt and other belongings appear to rest against a shallow background. Their carefully painted shadows help create the illusion of solid things close enough to touch. Compare their different materials before reading the arrangement as a whole.

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Artist information: Art Institute of Chicago.

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