GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This painting is the preparatory work for a large-scale posthumous portrait of Davy Crockett commissioned by the Texas State Legislature for the Capitol at Austin, where it is still on view. It commemorates David Crockett (1786-1836), one of the most famous adventurers in American history. A frontiersman, Tennessee state representative, U.S. congressman, and Indian war veteran, Crockett died on March 6, 1836, in the battle for Texas independence at the Alamo in San Antonio.
Virginia-born William Huddle settled in Austin in 1876, after serving in the Confederate army. He is best known for his series of portraits of the governors of Texas and his history painting of the Texas war of independence, many of which are on view in the State Capitol.
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William Keyse Rudolph, DMA label text, 2007.
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Created in 1889
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Place of origin: Austin (Texas/United States): TGN: 7013346
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Oil on paper, mounted on board
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David Crockett (1786-1836)
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From 1987: Dallas Museum of Art, The Karl and Esther Hobiltzelle Collection, gift of the Hobiltzelle Foundation
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WEB RESOURCES
- Texas State Historical Association~Learn more about Davy Crockett at the Texas State Historical Association website.
- DMA Uncrated~Read a Dallas Museum of Art blog post about Texas Independence Day.
- DMA Canvas~Check out this Dallas Museum of Art blog post about Davy Crockett.
- Texas State Preservation Board~View William Henry Huddle's final version of the Davy Crockett painting for which the DMA's version is a preparatory work as well as other works of art at the Texas State Capitol.
- William Henry Huddle, Biography~Read a biography of William Henry Huddle at the Texas State Historical Association website.
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FUN FACTS
- According to the Niles Weekly Register of Baltimore Maryland from April 9, 1836, Davy Crockett stated after he lost his position in Congress "I was, for some years, a member of congress. In my last canvass, [sic.] I told the people of my district, that, if they saw fit to re-elect me, I would serve them as faithfully as I had done; but, if not, they might go to hell, and I would go to Texas."
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General Description
This painting is the preparatory work for a large-scale posthumous portrait of Davy Crockett commissioned by the Texas State Legislature for the Capitol at Austin, where it is still on view. It commemorates David Crockett (1786-1836), one of the most famous adventurers in American history. A frontiersman, Tennessee state representative, U.S. congressman, and Indian war veteran, Crockett died on March 6, 1836, in the battle for Texas independence at the Alamo in San Antonio.
Virginia-born William Huddle settled in Austin in 1876, after serving in the Confederate army. He is best known for his series of portraits of the governors of Texas and his history painting of the Texas war of independence, many of which are on view in the State Capitol.
Excerpt from
William Keyse Rudolph, DMA label text, 2007.
Fun Facts
- According to the Niles Weekly Register of Baltimore Maryland from April 9, 1836, Davy Crockett stated after he lost his position in Congress "I was, for some years, a member of congress. In my last canvass, [sic.] I told the people of my district, that, if they saw fit to re-elect me, I would serve them as faithfully as I had done; but, if not, they might go to hell, and I would go to Texas."
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- Texas State Historical Association~Learn more about Davy Crockett at the Texas State Historical Association website.
- DMA Uncrated~Read a Dallas Museum of Art blog post about Texas Independence Day.
- DMA Canvas~Check out this Dallas Museum of Art blog post about Davy Crockett.
- Texas State Preservation Board~View William Henry Huddle's final version of the Davy Crockett painting for which the DMA's version is a preparatory work as well as other works of art at the Texas State Capitol.
- William Henry Huddle, Biography~Read a biography of William Henry Huddle at the Texas State Historical Association website.
Notes
Created in 1889
Object File Reviewed
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Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Place of origin: Austin (Texas/United States): TGN: 7013346
Process/materials
Oil on paper, mounted on board
Historical periods
Individuals
David Crockett (1786-1836)
Subject terms
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PROVENANCE
From 1987: Dallas Museum of Art, The Karl and Esther Hobiltzelle Collection, gift of the Hobiltzelle Foundation
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