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did not include representatives of the 180,000 strong
United States Colored Troops who had fought within
the army. One hundred fifty years later their descen-
dants and others led the reenactment of the parade.
In his painting Amputation, a soldier has his leg
amputated as Clara Barton checks his pulse, later losing
it and pronouncing him dead. Hundreds of women
disguised themselves as men and fought in battle and
thousands of women like Barton signed up to serve as
nurses. Barton, who would later found the American
Red Cross, said, “I may be compelled to face danger, but
never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight,
I can stand and feed and nurse them.”
Gallery Victor Armendariz 300 W. Superior Street •
Chicago, IL 60654 • (312) 722-6447 • http://www.galleryvictor.com
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Beth Foley,
Hillbilly American
Gothic, oil on panel,
10 x 8"
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William Blake,
Amputation,
oil on canvas, 24 x 47"
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