History » Fort Wicked
September 8, 2010
Fort Wicked – This painting depicts the gallant stand against the Cheyenne war parties by Holon Godfrey, his family, and friends. Holon Godfrey, his family, and friends. Holon, a brave and adventurous man, believed he could hold out against all odds except fire. The painting is deliberately painted in a primitive style in order to reveal many objects. It is also a very busy painting in order to help convey excitement and panic. Worry and anger are shown in Holon’s face; weariness in the face of Matilda; and fear in the face of Cecilia (the girl in the window). After three days of battle, the Cheyenne finally ceased their attack.