Painting: Washington Crossing the Delaware

1.) This painting increases America’s desire to sustain freedom.

2.) The specific audience of this painting are all American’s, but also in a broader sense it is for all those who have a great desire for freedom.

3.) The goal of this painting is to commemorate the hope and perseverance George Washington and soldiers had during the revolutionary war. 

4.) Ethos: The highlight of this picture is general George Washington. During the time of this picture he was the general of the entire continental army. After the War, when this picture was painted, he was the President of the United States. Today his name is associated with banks, colleges, and various credible institutions. The mere fact that George Washington is in this picture convinces the viewer of its importance and purpose.  George Washington is the Father of our Nation, and he represents strength and freedom in the United States

Pathos: The contrast in lighting of this picture represents hope in the face of adversity. During the time of this Painting the continental army was nearing defeat. This surprise attack on the Hessians, hired assassins, would give General George Washington and his army hope that they could turn the battle around. The emotion on the face of Washington also shows the strength and courage that the continental army had. They were the underdogs in this battle, but they still persevered in the fight for their freedom.

Relevant: This painting was painted right before the start of the civil war. Although it was painted to commemorate the events of the Revolutionary War, it was a great reminder to those soldiers during the Civil war to remember the courage and strength these soldiers had to fight for their freedom.

Sufficient: This picture only shows a few of the boats that were crossing the Delaware, but the few soldiers in this boat perfectly fulfill the purpose of this painting. The emotion on their faces, the strength of George Washington, and the aura of hope in the lighting of the photo represent the fortitude these had for their fight for freedom.

5.) This painting achieves it’s goal to strike hope and courage in the American population to fight for their freedom by reminding them of their forefathers who gave their life to earn freedom for our country. It uses the respect people have for the George Washington, and the artistic techniques in the painting to convince the American people of the strength and courage the revolutionist had in their fight for freedom

Link to the photo:

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