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| 02 - The New Uniform |
Colonel Charles H. Waterhouse, USMCR
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Acquisition Number: 2012.1026.521
Medium: acrylic on untampered masonite
Being admired by the ladies, the Marine in this painting is wearing the Continental Marines uniform of green coat with white lapels, cuffs, and lining. If you look closely at Colonel Waterhouse's historical paintings, you will likely find a dog or two, often the smiling tan and white mutt you see here.
Charles Waterhouse (1924-2013) was an American painter, illustrator, and sculptor—and the artist most recognized by Marines. He created over 500 works of art for the Marine Corps. Waterhouse enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 during World War II and landed on lwo Jima in
the first wave. On the third day of the battle, he was severely wounded. After the war, Waterhouse formally studied art and became a successful illustrator. After volunteering to go to Vietnam as a combat artist,
Waterhouse received a commission in the Marine Corps Reserves. His first task was to create 14 paintings depicting Marines in the Revolution for the U.S. Bicentennial. Waterhouse became the Marine Corps' artist-in-residence and served for 21 years, retiring in 1991 as a colonel.
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