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Perhaps better known for his American Civil War drawings George Woodbridge is one of the lesser known artists of the American Revolution. This is sad because his soldier studies are outstanding and show a understanding of the clothing and equipment of the era. Must importantly his soldiers looked like people and not models.
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Woodbridge was commander of the reenactment organization "The Brigade of the American Revolution" during the Bicentennial. His deep knowledge of uniforms helped mold the groups reputation for historical authenticity. In addition he was a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians. Many of his drawings can be found in George Neumann's books on weapons of the American Revolution. He is better know as an artist for "Mad" magazine. If you were in the Brigade during the 1970's you might have found yourself in one of his drawings in that magazine.
Some individual soldier studies
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Soldiers of the Arnold Expedition to Quebec.
More interesting pictures.
Very much ‘of the time’ illustrations and all the better for it!
ReplyDeleteHe is obviously a talented artist, the illustrations are full of character
ReplyDeleteYes, love his work. Seem to have been used often in Philip Katcher's books...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
David.
Thank you for this, didn't know his work.
ReplyDeleteWhat brilliant line drawings, which is very much the sort of thing I like to see. Mad magazine takes me back quite a few decades too!
ReplyDeleteCool pics, Mark.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the information and the great pictures, Chris G https://chrisgregg-art.co.uk/themes/military
ReplyDeleteReally great work, Mark! Can always count on you for the obscure topics!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork indeed Mark.
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly