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Barnaby Rudge Helping Lead the Gordon Riots

Charles Green

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a scene from "Barnaby Rudge Helping Lead the Gordon Riots" by Charles Green. The image shows a group of men standing on a cobblestone street. The man on the left has dark, curly hair and wears a white shirt, tan pants, and blue socks. He holds a stick or club in his right hand. The man in the middle has red hair and wears a green coat with gold buttons, an orange vest, and a black hat. He holds a basket in his left hand. The man on the right wears a black coat and hat and holds a large blue flag on a pole. Behind them, several other men are visible, some holding clubs or sticks. In the background, there are several buildings, including a large tan building with many windows. The sky appears overcast. The men are dressed in 18th-century clothing. The scene appears to be a riot or protest.

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626 × 900 px
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