"We Go for the Union"

Art Historical Context

### "We Go for the" Created by an anonymous American artist around 1840–1850, *We Go for the Union is a vibrant oil-on-canvas painting that captures the patriotic fervor of mid-19th-century America. Measuring 46.2 x 61.5 cm, this folk art gem reflects the era's naive yet heartfelt style, where everyday painters expressed national pride through bold colors and straightforward compositions. Donated to the National Gallery of Art by Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch—renowned collectors of American folk art—this work exemplifies the medium's accessibility, allowing regional artists to p...

About the Artist

American 19th Century

The artist cataloged as "American, 19th Century" represents a collective of unidentified painters active in the United States during the nineteenth century, with 380 known artworks preserved in this virtual museum's collection. These works span a diverse array of genres typical of the era, including portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and genre scenes, reflecting the burgeoning artistic output of ...