#441 Strength #441
by William Lum
Title
#441 Strength #441
Artist
William Lum
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This is my watercolor painting of a cannon on display at the Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in Sacramento, California. The fort was constructed in 1841 with walls 2.5 feet thick and 15 to 18 feet high. At the southeast and northwest corners projecting bastions, or towers, rose above the walls of the rectangle and contained in their upper stories cannon, which commanded the gateways in the center of each side except the western. The design of Sutter's Fort seemed to be a mix of that of the Spanish presidios and Fort Ross. The corner bastions were similar to the Russian design but of adobe. In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California that led to the Gold Rush. Sutter’s Fort was abandoned because of the gold rush, a mere seven years after it was built.
This 12” X 16” watercolor painting was done on Arches, 140 lb, hot press paper. The title, Strength, was for the day 37 theme of the 60 days/60 theme Isolation Art Challenge.
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July 22nd, 2020
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