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Griffing Paintings 



The National Park Service has commissioned renowned French and Indian War artist Robert Griffing to create painted murals for the the new center. The paintings will be enlarged to fill the walls of a circular room, placing the viewer in the center of the meadow as the opposing forces take their positions just prior to the battle.

The first painting, "A Charming Field for an Encounter" was unveiled May 24, 2002. This painting shows the British forces forming for a pitched battle that never took place. Scroll down to see how this painting took shape.

The companion piece shows the French and Indian forces beginning to surround the meadow for a siege.
Click here to view work on "The Approaching Storm" .

Early sketch of first Griffing Painting
Early sketch showing British troops forming for battle.
Revised sketch of first Griffing Painting
Revised sketch showing British troops forming for battle.
Robert Griffing at work
Detail of column forming
Working
 Detail of 1st painting
Griffing consulting with Assistant Superintendent of Fort Necessity NBGriffing consults with Park Service


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Last updated: Tuesday, 14-Dec-2004 11:22:46 Eastern Standard Time
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