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William Ashby McCloy
- The Parade #2
- 25.5 x 19.5 in.
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Frame Size: 31.5 x 25.5 in. - Encaustic
- 1947/48
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THIS PAINTING IN THE GALLERY COLLECTION AND NOT FOR SALE AT THIS TIME.
After McCloy completed his military service in 1945, he returned to teach at the University of Wisconsin (1946-1948). This painting was com... READ MOREThe Parade #2 by William Ashby McCloy
THIS PAINTING IN THE GALLERY COLLECTION AND NOT FOR SALE AT THIS TIME.
After McCloy completed his military service in 1945, he returned to teach at the University of Wisconsin (1946-1948). This painting was completed at that time - upon McCloy's return from war, and a stark and dramatic change of direction from his pre-war. mild, and comfortable, regionalist subjects.
Given the British soldier figure and the dates, this painting most likely reflects The great Divide or "The Partition" that went on in India during 1947/48. (More can be read about the Partition online - or in the description of McCloys painting "The Partition" on this site.)
Bold, powerful, encaustic painting on masonite with perfectly complimentary, original period frame.
Signed - initials WM lower left.
Deaccessioned from Slater Museum, Norwich, CT in October 2008 (what were they thinking?).
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