Don Troiani Artwork

[major bill]

I may be mistaken but did not Don Troiani do some American Revolution uniforms art work published in the American Heritage Magazine ca. 1975-1977?

 

[AUG]

View attachment 30947
This is a special one for me in two ways, first it was a commission piece I asked Don if he would consider doing last August and here it is. It is really vivid in person the photo does not do it justice. Secondly, it is a member of the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Morgan's Raiders, 1863. I think, but not totally sure, but it might be the first Kentucky soldier study he has done of a trooper from my home state. Hope y'all like it as much as I do!!!

That's a nice one! I like the details, the checkered pants, dirty boots, hat with plume, MC branded on the horse. I assume the MC stands for "Morgan's Cavalry or Company"?

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I may be mistaken but did not Don Troiani do some American Revolution uniforms art work published in the American Heritage Magazine ca. 1975-1977?

I would think you're correct. The American Revolution is a favorite topic for Troiani.

Personally I enjoy his Revolutionary War works as much as I like his War Between the States paintings.

 

[matthew mckeon]

This picture always reminds me of one of my all time favorite computer games. Sid Meiers Gettysburg...They used this in the game load screen. The 1st Minnesota one was on the Union load screen. Oh how I wish they would remake that game with the graphics of today. I still play it on occasion, still fun to play!

I loved that game. The graphics reminded me of the 'battle maps' with all the little men in the American Heritage books about the Civil War.

 

[The Dude]

I may be mistaken but did not Don Troiani do some American Revolution uniforms art work published in the American Heritage Magazine ca. 1975-1977?

Probably, I ran across a small Revolutionary War piece of his done in the early 70's, I still think the American Revolution is his first love

 

[The Dude]

Has anyone come across this picture before, which I assume is a Troiani work. I wish I could find a bigger version of it.

Expired Image Removed

It almost looks like a self-portrait

 

[juventuz]

Now that you mention it, it does.

It reminds me of that Wheat's Tiger piece I was looking to purchase, with the background like that. I may have to write to them to see if they can help identify it.

 

[The Dude]

It reminds me of that Wheat's Tiger piece I was looking to purchase, with the background like that. I may have to write to them to see if they can help identify it.[/quote]

those were my first thought as well, there looks to be a signature on it can you tell

 

[James N.]

If anybody's from the North Texas area and looking for a serious bargain, this past weekend I went to Dallas for the first time in a couple of months. Whenever I go one of my main stops is always the parent store/main location of HalfPrice Books on Northwest Highway which is located now in an old department store building. In the History section were several framed Troiani's along with a couple by lesser artists. There were four of his smaller uniform studies, 2d Maryland ( a soldier leaning against a tree ) and Washington Artillery of N. O., ( a Confederate artilleryman standing by a gun cradling his saber and puffing on his pipe ); each was only $75! Two more were double-framed, one of which was a Union zouave - $200 I think. To me the best, though not Civil War was The Battle of Cowpens for $250! There may have been others, but as I have NO MORE ROOM for any I've tried to forget them. I don't know if they'd take phone orders or anyone could talk to you about them or describe them better, but it's certainly worth a try.

 

[AUG]

A couple more....

"General of the Confederacy"
This painting depicts Brigadier John Crawford Vaughn of Roane County, Tennessee in 1863. Vaughn entered the service as a Captain of the 5th Tennessee Infantry in the Mexican War and in 1861 raised the 3rd Tennessee Regiment. He fought at First Manassas and was afterwards commissioned a Brigadier General in September of 1862. Serving in the West he was forced to surrender with his brigade at Vicksburg, Mississippi. After his exchange he commanded mounted troops in Western Virginia and East Tennessee. As Southern fortunes crumbled in 1865 his brigade formed part of the escort of President Jefferson Davis during his flight from pursuing Union forces. After the war he held various political offices until his death in Georgia in 1875.

"Onward Georgians"
Battle of Fredericksburg, VA December 13, 1862 -
Captain John T. Jordan rallies the 49th Georgia on the R.F.& P. Railroad

 

[juventuz]

Has anyone come across this picture before, which I assume is a Troiani work. I wish I could find a bigger version of it.

Expired Image Removed

Well I figured out who did this, and it was not Don Troiani. It's done by William Whitaker, he did a Soldiers in Uniform series. They all look really nice.

 

[The Dude]

I went there they look pretty good

 

[AUG]

A few more that haven't been posted yet.

"First Battle Flags" This is the presentation of the first Army of Northern Virginia battle flags on November 28, 1861 in Centreville, VA. Among those pictured are Generals P.T. Beauregard, James Longstreet, Earl Van Dorn, Gustavas Smith and J.E. Johnson. This first issue of battle flags were made of silk and as not enough red material was available at the time varying shades were used, ranging from dark pink to nearly white.

"McPherson's Ridge" General Buford directs the defense of the ridge at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863.

"Brandy Station Review" General Robert E. Lee reviews J.E.B Stuart's cavalry shortly before the Battle of Brandy Station.

"Hampton's Duel" Confederate cavalry leader Wade Hampton fights for his life on the East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg.

"Bonnie Blue Flag" At the battle of Spotsylvania, May 12 1864, General Stephen Dodson Ramseur's North Carolina brigade struggles to hold back Hancock's massive breakthrough. At the critical moment private Tisdale Stepp of the 4th North Carolina burst out with the great Southern War song "The Bonnie Blue Flag" which was taken up and down the line. The flags of the 4th and 14th North Carolina were side by side at this moment while General Ramseur has his wound treated.

"Sons of Erin" Father Corby blesses the Irish Brigade as they attack the Sunken Road at Antietam.

"Brothers of Ireland" The Irish Brigade lead by General Meagher (in his green velvet suit) rushes to relieve the 9th Massachusetts (Irish) at the battle of Gaines' Mill. The Irish brigade had removed their coats because of the heat and fought in their shirt sleeves.

The 37th New York Volunteers "Irish Rifles"

Confederate Sharpshooter with Whitworth rifle

Berdan's Sharpshooters, 1863

1st Company of the Richmond Howitzers, C.S.A leaning on a 12lb. Napoleon Bronze Gun.

 

[yankee hoorah]

This is one of my favorites by Don Troiani called The Last Rounds. Its not based on any particular battle or regiment like most of his others, but it resembles dismounted cavalry in what seems to be a last stand situation in 1865.

Almost seems like Appomattox Station.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Thanks AUG351, I always love seeing Troiani's work.

 

[Lee]

Thank you very much for sharing that Aug 351...

 

[The Dude]

Just hot off the presses his newest watercolor; 5th Texas Mounted Rifles, Company B

 

[AUG]

View attachment 33194
Just hot off the presses his newest watercolor; 5th Texas Mounted Rifles, Company B

A beauty ain't it? A while ago Troiani posted a photo on Facebook of a red cloth tied to a pole and facing a leaf blower to see what a lance pennant would look like blowing in the wind. Figured he must be up to a new one and one guess was the 5th TX lancers at Valverde

 

[juventuz]

I would love to see Troiani do some of the lesser known Zouave units, like the South Carolina Zouaves, with the yellow pants and grey jackets. I've been told there was a Zouave sharpshooter unit that wore all green too.

 

[Mr. King]

How accurate is Trioni's application of weapons to individual units, especially early war? He is one heck of a researcher.