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• I. First Works in Detroit, 1878-1879
• II. Military History Paintings 1880-1887
• III. The Paris Paintings, 1887-1890
• IV. Works for publisher, George Barrie, 1892-1893
• V. Portraits, 1880-1904
• VI. Drawings and Illustrations, 1880-1909
• VII. Sculpture
• VIII. Later Military Works, 1895-1900
• IX. Genre Works and Final Paintings, 1895-1908
• X. The Book
• XI. Photographs

Compositional Study for "The Rescue of the Colors," 1899

Courtesy of William T. Fribley

Vital Statistics

Oil on canvas, oil sketch, 25 x 30 inches
Unsigned
William T. Fribley

Commentary

Although the proportions of this canvas are more compact than those of the final version of the painting, it contains the entire composition. Comparing this sketch to the final work, we can see that while he was satisfied with the composition for the most part, Trego made a few minor changes. The soldier near the center, whose right arm is raised brandishing a sword in this sketch, has lowered his arm in the final version. The treatment is very sketchy, unlike some of Trego’s more meticulous studies.

Condition

There are some serious condition issues, with paint loses in many areas.

< Study sketch for "The Rescue of the Colors," 1898   The Rescue of the Colors, 1899 >

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