Davy Crockett - The Alamo
by Ian Gledhill
Title
Davy Crockett - The Alamo
Artist
Ian Gledhill
Medium
Painting - Digital Painting
Description
David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution.
Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. After being made a colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. In 1825, Crockett was elected to the U.S. Congress, where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, most notably the Indian Removal Act. Crockett's opposition to Jackson's policies led to his defeat in the 1831 elections. He won again in 1833, then narrowly lost in 1835, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March.
Crockett became famous in his own lifetime for larger-than-life exploits popularized by stage plays and almanacs. After his death, he continued to be credited with acts of mythical proportion. These led in the 20th century to television and movie portrayals, and he became one of the best-known American folk heroes.
Digital painting and toned on canvas to being out the vintage antique effect.
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August 12th, 2016
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Comments (4)
Ian Gledhill
Thank you very much..Sunil.And thanks to the buyer from Rockport, TX - United States...hope you enjoy your art,10th June 2019.
Debra Lynch
Wonderful work Ian. I am actually from East Tennessee originally. A small town called Rogersville. In fact the church I attended growing up is across the street from a small graveyard with what I believe are the graves of Davy Crockett's parents and some other family members. But I never heard that he was actually in Rogersville himself which I found a tad strange. Your art is so beautiful! L/F
Ian Gledhill replied:
Thank you for your comment.It's nice to know there's some link with the artwork..Debra..:)