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Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery

Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery

Name: Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery
Brand: Alonzo Chappel
SKU: alexander-hamilton-1757-1804-in-the-uniform-of-the-new-york-artillery
Price: 222 USD
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Alonzo Chappel paints Alexander Hamilton in the dark-blue uniform of the New York Artillery, standing three-quarter view against a quiet wash of brown studio ground. The light falls steadily across th...

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Features “Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery” by Alonzo Chappel

Overview
Author	Alonzo Chappel
Color	Green, Red, Black, White, Beige, Brown, Gold
Tags	Neoclassicism, Historical Painting, Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century, Famous Painting, French Art, Emperor, History, Battle
Concept and Style
Topics	French Art , Battle , Historical Painting
Styles	Neoclassicism
Painting Details
Period	19th Century
Alternate Titles	Hamilton In Uniform
Art Movement	Neoclassicism
Historical Events	American Revolutionary War
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture	Fine And Detailed
Focal Point	Hamilton’s Face
Light Source	Artificial Studio Light
Objects	Napoleon , Military Uniform , Shovel , Sandbags , Flag , Battlefield
Orientation	Vertical
Perspective	Centered Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Creation Process	Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures	Signed By Chappel
Provenance	National Portrait Gallery
Influences and Related Works
Influences	American Revolutionary History
Related Works	George Washington By Stuart
Exhibition and Market Information
Criticism & Reception	Recognized As A Defining Image Of Hamilton
Cultural Significance	Symbolizes Hamilton’s Role In American History
Current Owner	National Portrait Gallery
Exhibition History	National Portrait Gallery, Washington
Public Domain Status	Public Domain

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Description “Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery” by Alonzo Chappel

Alonzo Chappel paints Alexander Hamilton in the dark-blue uniform of the New York Artillery, standing three-quarter view against a quiet wash of brown studio ground. The light falls steadily across the face and the gold trim of the jacket; the rest of the canvas stays in calmer tones. The picture has the unfussy directness of a mid-nineteenth-century commemorative portrait.

As an oil painting on canvas, the reproduction reads naturally in a study, a library or a hallway with steady indirect daylight. A buyer who keeps an American-history corner — Revolutionary or early-Federal subjects — will find this one of the cleaner Hamilton portraits to live with. A slim warm-wood or aged-gilt frame is the most natural pairing.

Chappel produced many small commemorative portraits of American historical figures in the second half of the nineteenth century, and his Hamilton is among the most frequently reproduced. The reproduction is hand-painted in oil and finished on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Custom sizes can be commissioned for a particular wall. Available in standard sizes; custom dimensions can be commissioned for a particular wall.

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Who is depicted in this portrait, and what moment does it capture?

The portrait shows Alexander Hamilton as a young officer in the uniform of the New York Provincial Artillery Company, referencing his early military career during the American Revolutionary War before he became one of the Founding Fathers. Chappel was a 19th-century historical illustrator who produced portraits of significant American figures for publication and commemoration.
What does the choice of military uniform communicate about Hamilton's identity in this image?

Depicting Hamilton in artillery uniform emphasizes his identity as a soldier and revolutionary hero rather than the statesman and political theorist he later became. The uniform conveys youth, patriotism, and martial courage — qualities that suited the commemorative and nation-building purpose of such historical portraits in the 19th century.
How does this portrait fit into the tradition of American historical portraiture?

The 19th century saw a surge of interest in commemorating the Founding Fathers through portraiture, as a young nation worked to construct a shared historical identity. Artists like Chappel produced widely circulated images of revolutionary heroes for prints, books, and public display — making figures like Hamilton visually familiar to a broad American public.
Where does this portrait work best in a home interior?

This is an ideal choice for a study, library, office, or any space with an American history theme — its formal dignity and historical subject make it a natural conversation piece. It also suits interiors with a colonial American, federal, or traditional aesthetic, particularly in combination with period-appropriate furniture or americana collections.

Additional Information “Alexander Hamilton in the Uniform of the New York Artillery” by Alonzo Chappel

“Chappel gave America its visual memory of the Revolutionary generation.” Mark Edward Thistlethwaite

“Hamilton’s early military service shaped his vision of national strength.” Ron Chernow

“In historical painting, accuracy must serve the greater truth of character.” William Dunlap

“Chappel’s portraits defined how Americans imagined their founders.” Brandon Fortune

“The young Hamilton already showed the determination that would define his career.” Richard Brookhiser

#1. Historical Portrait. This painting depicts Alexander Hamilton as a young artillery officer during the American Revolution.

#2. Founding Father Image. Chappel was known for creating iconic images of America's Founding Fathers for popular consumption.

#3. Military Service. Hamilton served with distinction in the Revolutionary War before becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury.

#4. Posthumous Creation. Like many of Chappel's historical portraits, this was painted long after Hamilton's death.

#5. Educational Purpose. The painting was created for history books and publications to educate Americans about their national heroes.

The vertical composition asks for a library or a large hallway, or a formal living room. The composition asks for a wide unbroken wall where the eye can travel without distraction. Pair it freely with brushed brass lamps and leather chairs; the result reads as a rustic interior. It belongs where conversation pauses — a study, library, or formal sitting room rather than a casual lounge. Place it at viewing height; the detail rewards a close look.

A studio reproducing this work focuses on the spatial composition and the modeling of light through windows or lamps. The artist tests color on a separate surface before committing to the canvas. Historical scenes ask for gesture before detail: each figure has to read at distance. Painted by hand in oil, the reproduction keeps the visible brushwork the original is built on.

Figures, light, and architecture converge on Hamilton's Face, giving the scene its weight. Among the elements on the surface are napoleon, military uniform, shovel, sandbags, and flag, each given its share of attention. Color is led by green, red, black, and white, giving the surface its temperature. Lighting is controlled, used to round form rather than to declare a single source. Paint is built up in measured layers, the surface holding both finish and quiet variation. The composition resolves at a distance and continues to give detail closer in.