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Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A
Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A

Original Watercolor of Early American Infantry Getting A "Haircut", Signed "LG"

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Width (Inches): 20 1/2"
  • Style: Americana
  • Features: Signed
  • Date of Creation: 1950-1969
  • Originality: Original
  • Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Height (Inches): 14 1/2"
  • Medium: Watercolor
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Region of Origin: US

    Description

    Here is an original watercolor caricature painting, of a group of Federal period American soldiers, lining up to get their hair (pigtail or queues) cut off.
    A change in military regulations occurred in 1801, when Maj. Gen. James Wilkinson, commanding general of the Army, abolished the queue. Some historians believe he took this action because the pigtail was an aristocratic affectation that had no place in an egalitarian republic, but whatever the reason, Wilkinson’s decision caused soldiers to “howl in protest, until their resentment swelled almost to mutiny,” according to a February 1973 article published in
    American History Illustrated
    .
    As can be seen in this watercolor cartoon, this was an order to have soldiers hair cut short, and caused quite a lot of consternation at the time.
    It seems that many soldiers believed that the hair length requirement was nothing short of self-mutilation.This original watercolor is signed "LG", who unfortunately is unknown to me. If you do know the artist, it is your chance to own this interesting illustration of an event from our early republic.
    If you have any questions feel free to ask. Free shipping in the U.S.
    International shipping will be calculated at the best price for the buyer.