“Battle on Long Island Sound 1776” by Alison Hyland, Des Moines Branch
Oil, 18 x 24
Artist’s Statement
“Battle on Long Island Sound 1776” was painted in response to a call for entries in The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Heritage Competition. My action-packed painting depicts a sea battle between a Patriot Privateer and a British Ship of War on Long Island Sound. It is a realistic painting with colors that are stormy and brooding; however, the sky opens and sunbeams shine a light on my Revolutionary War Patriot’s ship as it overtakes and defeats a British Ship of War. The Patriot Privateer closes in on a British Ship with one final canon shot that cripples and captures the enemy vessel, removing one more British menace to the American Colonies.
wonderful, truly fine work!
Stunning piece. I love the symbolism of the sunbeams. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing historical painting of the battle and light above our US ship that won. Thank you for sharing.
History and art combined. Beautiful and amazing!
Wonderful work ! 👏👏