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"Land of Liberty" (ca. 1858-60), oil on canvas, 24 x 20"
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David Gilmour Blythe (1815-1865)
David Gilmour Blythe was known for his satiric genre paintings. The artist aligned himself with the Know-Nothings, a political
party that actively sought to prevent new immigrants from voting or holding office. In Land of Liberty a Native American reluctantly offers a peace pipe to a recent Irish immigrant. The painting is a reminder that intolerance
and prejudice are integral parts of American history.
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