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Saving Their Lieutenant

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Charles Schreyvogel, Saving Their Lieutenant (1906). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Schreyvogel originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-schreyvogel/
Artist’s dates
1861 – 1912
Painted
1906

In context

Saving Their Lieutenant — Charles Schreyvogel

When was this painted?

  1. 1860
  2. 1870
  3. 1880
  4. 1890
  5. 1900
  6. 1910

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 51 at death.

Painted when the artist was 45. The artist lived to 51. 2 of the 11 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Schreyvogel (1861–1912) ▲ this work, 1906 every dated painting, decade by decade

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Celadon #c8e5ca

    Catalogued palette

    • #C8E5CA
    • #4B301F
    • #9C7B4F
    • #DCB264

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Main colour name
    Celadon
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Balanced Harmony How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Clear Color Presence How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Schreyvogel over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 80.0%
    2. 2 United States of America 20.0%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 6 most looked-at works by Charles Schreyvogel

    1. 1 A Sharp Encounter, 1901 20.0%
    2. 2 The Triumph, 1908 20.0%
    3. 3 The Scout, 1912 20.0%
    4. 4 The Messenger, 1912 20.0%
    5. 5 Doomed, 1901 20.0%
    6. — Saving Their Lieutenant, 1906 this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 11 works by this artist, of which 5 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Schreyvogel

    Born in New York City, United States of America

    early life and career

    charles schreyvogel, an american painter, was born on january 4, 1861, in new york city. growing up in a poor family of german immigrant shopkeepers on the lower east side, schreyvogel's early life was marked by financial struggles. despite these challenges, he developed a passion for art, teaching himself to draw and paint.

    artistic breakthrough and fame

    schreyvogel's big break came in 1901 when his painting my bunkie was awarded the thomas clarke prize at the national academy of design's annual exhibition. this sudden success led to his reputation as a leading interpreter of the american west, rivaling that of fredric remington, a notable influence on schreyvogel's work, featured on AllPaintingsStore: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/frederic_remington.

    notable works and collections

    * the silenced war whoop, a poignant example of schreyvogel's work, showcases his unique perspective on the american west. * the national cowboy & western heritage museum in oklahoma city, oklahoma, and the sid richardson museum in fort worth, texas, are among the institutions featuring schreyvogel's works.

    museums and legacy

    schreyvogel's work can be found in various prestigious museums, including:

    national cowboy & western heritage museum (oklahoma city, oklahoma)

    sid richardson museum (fort worth, texas)

    gilcrease museum (tulsa, oklahoma)

    important: schreyvogel's contributions to american art history remain undeniable, despite controversy surrounding his work.

    references

    * charles schreyvogel on AllPaintingsStore: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles-schreyvogel * frederic remington on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/frederic_remington

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles Schreyvogel originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-schreyvogel/
    • Similar works More works to compare originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/charles-schreyvogel-saving-their-lieutenant-8YDSZ9-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Schreyvogel, Charles. Saving Their Lieutenant. 1906, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-schreyvogel-saving-their-lieutenant-8YDSZ9-en/
    APA
    Schreyvogel, Charles (1906). Saving Their Lieutenant [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-schreyvogel-saving-their-lieutenant-8YDSZ9-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Schreyvogel. Saving Their Lieutenant. 1906. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-schreyvogel-saving-their-lieutenant-8YDSZ9-en/
    Harvard
    Schreyvogel, Charles (1906) Saving Their Lieutenant. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-schreyvogel-saving-their-lieutenant-8YDSZ9-en/

    Look closely

    Saving Their Lieutenant — Charles Schreyvogel

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at The Scout (1912), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. Charles Schreyvogel was about 45 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Questions & Answers

    How do contrast and harmony combine in "Saving Their Lieutenant"?

    In "Saving Their Lieutenant", a statement contrast is paired with a balanced harmony harmony.

    In what year was "Saving Their Lieutenant" by Charles Schreyvogel created?

    The creation of "Saving Their Lieutenant" by Charles Schreyvogel is dated 1906.

    How can I get a print of "Saving Their Lieutenant" by Charles Schreyvogel?

    A print of "Saving Their Lieutenant" by Charles Schreyvogel can be ordered directly on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.