Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Marching

Date

unknown

Creator

Kermit Oliver See all items with this value

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

Music See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

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