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Emblems of the Civil War
Alexander Pope
A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil still life of American Civil War military equipment arranged against a deep, paneled background.
Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley
George Cope
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking trompe l'oeil still life featuring the meticulously rendered military equipment of a Civil War major.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Aged gold, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1887 by George Cope, this masterful trompe l'oeil work depicts the Civil War regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley. The composition features a forage cap, crossed sabers with elegant tassels, a canteen marked with the number 7, and military medals, all rendered with such precision they appear to hang directly on the canvas surface, creating a powerful sense of historical presence.
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