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 (483 items)

Paul Manship, Susanna (#1), 1948, marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.1
Susanna (#1)
Date1948
marble
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Paul Manship, Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial, n.d., cast posthumously, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1971.15
Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial
Daten.d., cast posthumously
bronze
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Paul Manship, Eve (#1), 1935, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.6
Eve (#1)
Date1935
bronze
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