The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp

John Rogers, The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp, patented 1864, painted plaster, 22 1811 188 14 in. (56.328.121.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Rogers and Son, 1882.1.5
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Artwork Details

Title
The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp
Artist
Date
patented 1864
Dimensions
22 1811 188 14 in. (56.328.121.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of John Rogers and Son
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted plaster
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • African American
  • Occupation — military — soldier
  • History — United States — Civil War
  • State of being — emotion — friendship
  • State of being — illness — wound
Object Number
1882.1.5

Works by this artist (27 items)

John Rogers, Checkers up at the Farm, patented 1875, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Rogers and Son, 1882.1.8
Checkers up at the Farm
Datepatented 1875
painted plaster
On view
John Rogers, Wounded to the Rear, One More Shot, patented 1865, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Rogers and Son, 1882.1.6
Wounded to the Rear, One More Shot
Datepatented 1865
painted plaster
On view
John Rogers, The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp, patented 1864, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Rogers and Son, 1882.1.5
The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp
Datepatented 1864
painted plaster
On view
John Rogers, The Council of War, modeled ca. 1873, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1967.114
The Council of War
Datemodeled ca. 1873
painted plaster
On view

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