On to Liberty
Theodore Kaufmann Theodore Kaufmann (1814-1896) was a German immigrant who became an influential American artist specializing in dramatic military art. His masterpiece ‘On to Liberty’ portrays a group of refugees traversing the African wilderness, reflecting themes of struggle and uncertainty, possibly influenced by François Auguste Biard's Brazilian artwork. The painting is held at The Metropoli
Theodore Kaufmann
Theodore Kaufmann (1814-1896) was a German-born American artist known for his dramatic military & historical paintings, portraits, and Civil War scenes. He taught Thomas Nast & created works popularized through Louis Prang lithographs.
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