Seth Ellison American, b. 1984
The Hatfields and McCoys, 2023
Oil on canvas
142.2 x 177.8 cm
Copyright The Artist
$ 9,800.00
In this representation of the infamous 19th-century conflict between the Hatfields and McCoys, the traditional notions of family honor and regional loyalty are dramatically reimagined in the spirit of history...
In this representation of the infamous 19th-century conflict between the Hatfields and McCoys, the traditional notions of family honor and regional loyalty are dramatically reimagined in the spirit of history painting. The figures embodying these feuding families undergo a transformative reinterpretation, assuming a comical, almost caricature-like appearance. One character even morphs into the iconic Daffy Duck from the renowned "Rabbit Seasoning" episode of the Looney Tunes cartoon, blurring the lines between reality and the absurd. Set within a landscape that is both literal and psychologically fractured, this portrayal serves as a vivid reminder that America's historical narratives often intersect with elements of myth and folklore.