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Similarities Between The Alamo And The Battle Of San Jacinto

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The Battle of Two Paintings
“Remember the Alamo!” This instantly iconic decree of hope and patriotism was yelled by Texan soldiers as they fought in the Battle of San Jacinto, the deciding battle in the Texas war for independence. The battle only lasted eighteen short minutes, and it was a Texan victory, causing them to gain independence from Mexico. Those two events, the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, inspired many people in many different ways, including Henry Arthur McArdle. McArdle was a painter who would go on to paint two very famous paintings, The Battle of San Jacinto and Dawn at the Alamo. While both of these paintings depict very similar scenes and have the same techniques and composition, there are differences in both that make each painting unique. …show more content…

Its vibrant blue color puts the viewer at ease, making the painting appear to be a tranquil and peaceful scene. As the observer’s eyes drift downward, they see the chaos as the Texans slowly lose the battle. At the top of the left building, a Mexican flag flutters in the wind, and to the right, another Mexican flag raises as the Texas flag is tossed to the ground. Through all this, at the bottom of the painting, hope is still shown: the Texans will not give up. Patriotism is shown as although they are outnumbered and their flag is lowered, they are still fighting. On the right side, it shows a man much larger than the others, shooting a man holding a Mexican flag. This figure represents patriotism in the physical form, and the observer can assume this man is an important figure in the battle of the

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