By Fernando Cantu
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Born on March 20th, 1811Augusta Country,
Virginia.
Died on July 7th, 1879 , Kansas City, Missouri.
He was the first Professor of Art at the
University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
He was luminism painter which is a style of
painting that is characterized by effects of
lighting in landscapes, through the use of aerial
perspective, and concealing visible
brushstrokes.
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Located in the Stark Museum of Art, in Orange
Texas, United States.
Was made in 1845.
Originally 74.2 X 92.7 cm.
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This luminism art piece is full of irony and is
an oil on canvas piece.
The irony of a style of painting that is all about
concealing and deceit, the brushstrokes hidden
within, yet the light is the basis of the message.
The irony of Guerilla warfare a style of warfare
based on concealment and surprise attacks yet
the man is clearly visible in the painting.
The irony of a title called The concealed Enemy,
even though he is clearly shown in the
painting.
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Light is generally used to reveal the unknown.
The light is shining down on the Indian
revealing him.
Light is force of nature that is incapable of
thought. Yet the light clearly finds the Indian.
The light is symbol of hope.
The message is if the light can find the enemy
even without a brain, so can you.
A luminism piece that is full of irony.
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