July 4, 1776, a long time ago, the 13 British colonies in North America declared independence demanding, in part, that they have the right to enjoy bar-b-ques without interference from the crown. Very few people know that the middle drummer in this painting, an older gent who'd lost most of his hearing firing muskets at the French during the French and Indian War, could never stay on beat with the other drummer and the fifer. If you look closely, you can see the frustration on the younger drummer's face.
Happy 4th!
- Charlie
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