Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862 (1862) by Currier and Ives

Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862 - Currier and Ives - 1862

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TitleCapture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1862
Art MovementRomanticism

About Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862

The artwork entitled “Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862” was created by Currier and Ives in 1862. This piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized as a battle painting. It is part of the “American Civil War” series.

The artwork vividly depicts the capture of Roanoke Island on February 8th, 1862, during the American Civil War. The scene captures intense battle action, with soldiers dressed in blue uniforms advancing forward, carrying rifles and the American flag, symbolically held high. The chaotic and dynamic composition is accentuated by the billowing smoke in the background, reflecting the turbulence and fervor of the conflict. The artist has portrayed a moment of both triumph and tragedy, as evidenced by fallen soldiers lying on the ground, underscoring the costs of war. The strong use of contrasting colors and dramatic gestures aligns with the Romanticism movement, emphasizing emotion and heroism.

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