Captain Lawrence, bathed in a golden glow, lies on his back, exhorting the battling men around him to keep fighting. There is a sharp contrast between the dark of the battle and the light aura around Lawrence.

Question

Captain Lawrence, bathed in a golden glow, lies on his back, exhorting the battling men around him to keep fighting. There is a sharp contrast between the dark of the battle and the light aura around Lawrence.

Don’t give up that ship!
Alfred Jacob Miller
ca. 1840
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

What values does Alfred Jacob Miller promote in his painting "Don’t give up that ship!"?

fear and discouragement

anger and resistance

heroic bravery and perseverance

peace and contemplation

Answer 1

The value promoted in Alfred Jacob Miller's painting "Don’t give up that ship!" is heroic bravery and perseverance. Captain Lawrence, despite being in the midst of a fierce battle, is depicted as a heroic figure calling on his men to keep fighting and not give up. The scene conveys a sense of courage and determination in the face of adversity.