'Whig Political Banner' American Folk Artist T. Kennedy Print
Item Details
A reproduction print of American Folk artist Terrance Kennedy’s Whig Political Banner on paper. The circular oil painting is currently in the Fenimore Art Museum’s American Folk Art collection. The following information about the painting can be found on Fenimore’s website.
‘This large Whig campaign banner was probably carried in parades or at political gatherings during the 1840s. It carries a potent political message by juxtaposing a screaming eagle-symbol of an aggressive, vital America-and the tricolor shield of the Great Seal of the United States with images of commerce and industry. In this painting, the Erie Canal is of great importance: not only does it dominate the right side of the banner, but this picture was likely based on a scene painted to celebrate the opening of the Canal in 1825. The banner expresses the Whig belief that the development of coastal and internal transportation and the protection of home industries are vital interests to the growing Republic. Kennedy apprenticed as an ornamental coach painter and received training from a local artist in Troy, New York and was an active participant in the Civil War.’
Condition
- wrinkling to print and mat board.
Dimensions
Item #
15CIN049-367
