Marching

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Marching

Date

unknown

Creator

Kermit Oliver

Description

Oliver's painting depicts a group of men marching and playing drums and flutes, seemingly as part of a military expedition. The red sky in the background seems to forebode violence and bloodshed. Oliver's works often reference Biblical and ancient mythological stories and themes.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Military See all items with this value

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Additional Subject

Musical instruments

Performers

Black art

Type

Painting

Medium

paint on masonite

Measurements

44 in x 28 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc166

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0052

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection