Description
Princeton Battlefield by Michael Graham
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31 x 47 inches
Description: Built in 1772, in the middle of what was then a 200-acre farm, Clarke House was central to the Battle of Princeton, fought in 1777, between the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington and British Crown forces. The structure housed wounded soldiers from both sides.
Location:""Princeton Battleground"" - summer, Princeton, NJ Year created: 2020
Artist Statement: ""Princeton Battlefield"" was painted in the summer. I was attracted to the setting due to its historical significance and its feeling of timelessness. I set up canvas on a summer day, choosing an uphill view that took in the house and the massive trees. The first day, I sketched the scene on the large canvas. I returned 5 more times to paint the complete scene, concentrating especially on the shadows cast by the trees.
Bio: My art training included time at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and studies with James Hanes and Paul Gorka.Some of the exhibitions that included my work are:
Pure Light Gallery (NJ) – group exhibit, 2011
Rydal Park Community Center (PA)-– solo show, 2012
East Brunswick Art Fair (NJ) – Finalist – 2014
Rossmoor Gallery (NJ) – solo show, 2017
West Winsor Art Center (NJ) – group exhibits, 2016, 2018, 2021
The Brush Art Gallery (MA), “Community” group exhibit – 2021
Lakeland (FL) Art Guild, “49th Annual Melvin Gallery Art Exhibition” – 2021 - online
Arts Benicia (CA) “That Which Surrounds You” group exhibit – 2021 - online
Biafarin Exhibizone, “4th International Group Art Exhibition” – 2021 - online
San Diego Museum of Art, “Artists Guild Summer Exhibition” – 2021 - online
Marin Art Society, “Expressions 2021” – 2021 - online
Edward A. Dixon Gallery (OH) “Joy” – 2021 - online
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital (PA) “Art Ability” – 2021
Cultural Center of Cape Cod (MA) “Eye of the Beholder” – 2021 - online
Fusion Art (CA) “2nd Annual Still Life Competition” – 2021 – online
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre (NJ) “ Inspiraciones” – group exhibit - 2021
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