Gallery Edition – The Union & rebel officers taking the last drink after signing the papers of parole & exchange of prisoners, goodbye by Arthur Lumley – 44×57 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In 1862, Arthur Lumley crafted “The Union & rebel officers taking the last drink after signing the papers of parole & exchange of prisoners, goodbye,” an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the Realist style’s commitment to verisimilitude. This painting is a nuanced exercise in historical representation, one that captures the tense, yet convivial atmosphere of a pivotal moment in American history. Lumley’s fine brushwork and muted palette, replete with shades of gray, imbue the scene with a sense of gravitas, underscoring the weight of the occasion. The artist’s attention to detail from the folds of the uniforms to the worn expressions on the officers’ faces creates a visual rhythm that draws the viewer into the spatial intimacy of the moment.When enlarged to 44×57 inches, “The Union & rebel officers” assumes a commanding presence in a luxury interior environment. The neutral tones and subtle chromatic structu