Framed First Instruction in Guard Duty by Julian Scott

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 16" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 24" tall

Product Details:

First Instruction in Guard Duty by Julian Scott is a poignant and intimate depiction of a common moment in military life during the Civil War: the training of a new recruit. In the painting, a veteran soldier instructs a new enlistee in the basic responsibilities of guard duty. The setting at a makeshift post emphasizes the routine yet vital nature of the task. The older soldier stands with quiet authority explaining watch protocols. The recruit listens attentively, reflecting a blend of nervousness and eagerness common to those just entering the realities of war.