Keywords: American Realism Movement, Patriotic Monument, American Independence, Historical Monument, Regionalist Movement Influence, Contemporary Realism, Post-War American Art, Edward Hopper Style, Charles Burchfield Style, Reginald Marsh Style, Watercolor On Paper, 20th Century, Architectural Painting, Atmospheric Perspective, Tonalist Style, Urban Impressionism, Picture

Summary:
Davis Gray. Watercolor "Caesar Rodney's Ride " on paper painting depicting a Wilmington, Delaware cityscape with controversial statue dedicated in 1923 to commemorate Caesar Rodney's ride to Philadelphia, July 1-2, 1776. Despite ill health, Rodney rode through thunder and rain to cast the deciding vote in the Delaware delegation for independence. Monument is believed to have been commissioned by the Bank of Delaware The statue of Rodney, a slave owner, astride his horse, was removed from public view during the 2020 racial justice protests, will now be brought to Washington, D.C., and displayed on an outdoor concourse between the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

Measurement: Art: 21 x 28 1/2 in. (53.3 x 72.4 cm.), Frame: 32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 101.6 cm.) Approx

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