Forrest Forrest Art

[Patrick H]

Diane and 7th Mississippi Inf: Thanks to each of you. You folks on this forum are just outstanding. This is precisely the sort of "heads up" I was hoping to be shown. Yes, I knew McCulloch and his Missourians saved Forrest (maybe more than once) but I would not have positively picked them out of this painting because the title is simply "Southern Steel". So...whenever any of you have further insights like this one, PLEASE point them out to me.

I have said the following about Col. McCulloch in other threads here, but some of you have perhaps missed those posts, so I'll repeat it here. Col. Robert McCulloch was arguably as great a hero in central Missouri as Forrest was east of the Mississippi. He is just not as well known beyond his chosen county and state. It was said of him locally that he was so popular and so well respected that he could have won any political office in the area, simply by announcing his candidacy. Dignitaries from all over the country attended his funeral here in Boonville, MO, and I visit his grave every time I go to Walnut Grove Cemetery. On my "check off" list of things to do is to visit the grave of his cousin, Robert A. "White Bob" McCulloch, who served with him in the 2nd Missouri Cavalry. Robert A. is buried in a very small town in the southern part of my county. I have seen his monument on findagrave.com. I just need to pick a day to drive down there and pay my respects to him.

Once again, thanks to Diane, to 7th Mississippi, and to all the rest of you who will provide insights in the future as we all enjoy this art.

Patrick

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Diane and 7th Mississippi Inf: Thanks to each of you. You folks on this forum are just outstanding. This is precisely the sort of "heads up" I was hoping to be shown. Yes, I knew McCulloch and his Missourians saved Forrest (maybe more than once) but I would not have positively picked them out of this painting because the title is simply "Southern Steel". So...whenever any of you have further insights like this one, PLEASE point them out to me.

I have said the following about Col. McCulloch in other threads here, but some of you have perhaps missed those posts, so I'll repeat it here. Col. Robert McCulloch was arguably as great a hero in central Missouri as Forrest was east of the Mississippi. He is just not as well known beyond his chosen county and state. It was said of him locally that he was so popular and so well respected that he could have won any political office in the area, simply by announcing his candidacy. Dignitaries from all over the country attended his funeral here in Boonville, MO, and I visit his grave every time I go to Walnut Grove Cemetery. On my "check off" list of things to do is to visit the grave of his cousin, Robert A. "White Bob" McCulloch, who served with him in the 2nd Missouri Cavalry. Robert A. is buried in a very small town in the southern part of my county. I have seen his monument on findagrave.com. I just need to pick a day to drive down there and pay my respects to him.

Once again, thanks to Diane, to 7th Mississippi, and to all the rest of you who will provide insights in the future as we all enjoy this art.

Patrick

Thanks Patrick H,
I appreciate the kind words.

Col. McCulloch is indeed a very interesting & largely unknown figure that deserves more attention.
I have read (and very much enjoyed) your posts about the Colonel. I really enjoyed:
http://civilwartalk.com/threads/civilian-woes-in-missouri.96689/

I look forward to your future posts.

 

[AUG]

Few Don Troiani paintings

Only one of those is by Don Troiani, the third one. The rest are by Mort Kunstler.

 

[diane]

This is small but it's good. The Remarkable Forrest by Gary Lynn Roberts.

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[donna]

Just love all this art work. I think our other biographies, Lincoln, Stonewall and Lee would be enhanced with art work added. There are so many good Civil War Artists out there.

 

[Patrick H]

Please keep them coming, folks. I'm fascinated on several levels. First, I have already said I'm very curious about any possible depictions of Col. Robert (Black Bob) McCulloch and his Missourians, who served under Forrest. Second, I am enjoying learning more about Forrest and his particular exploits. I already knew about his legend, but I am only now learning about his exploits. These paintings illustrate them very vividly. Third, I am a commercial artist by profession, which means I do some illustration from time to time. And I am a gallery artist, too (but not of Civil War themes). So I really like to see what these fabulous painters produce after weeks or months of research into a given story, then modeling all the figures, and then producing a gallery-quality painting. ....and they just keep churning them out. These guys are fabulous. So please keep your favorite artwork coming.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

THAT DEVIL FORREST
Nashville Campaign
November 23, 1864
by John Paul Strain

This painting depicts Forrest leading his escort in a surprise attack
on a vastly larger Union force during Hood's Nashville Campaign.

Artist's Comments:

I am very excited to again paint one of my favorite generals of the Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest, who at this time in the war was at the height of his military prowess. Featured in the painting on the far left side is Forrest's adjutant general, Major J. P. Strange, who would save Forrest's life later that same day. (As you look at the painting from different angles, you will find that Major Strange's pistol will follow you.) Captain William M. Forrest is following right behind his father and is carrying a Spiller & Burr revolver. Also featured to the right of the General, about to fire his pistol, is Lt. George L. Cowan of Forrest's escort. Lt. Cowan would fight with Forrest until the end of the war.

http://www.johnpaulstrain.com/art/devil-forrest.htm

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Please keep them coming, folks. I'm fascinated on several levels. First, I have already said I'm very curious about any possible depictions of Col. Robert (Black Bob) McCulloch and his Missourians, who served under Forrest. Second, I am enjoying learning more about Forrest and his particular exploits. I already knew about his legend, but I am only now learning about his exploits. These paintings illustrate them very vividly. Third, I am a commercial artist by profession, which means I do some illustration from time to time. And I am a gallery artist, too (but not of Civil War themes). So I really like to see what these fabulous painters produce after weeks or months of research into a given story, then modeling all the figures, and then producing a gallery-quality painting. ....and they just keep churning them out. These guys are fabulous. So please keep your favorite artwork coming.

Forrest is a popular subject for many artists.
There's already been allot of great paintings posted in this thread so far.

Stay tuned.
We plan to explore these paintings in more detail.

As an artist yourself, have you considered Forrest as a possible subject for any future projects ?

 

[Patrick H]

Forrest is a popular subject for many artists.
There's already been allot of great paintings posted in this thread so far.

Stay tuned.
We plan to explore these paintings in more detail.

As an artist yourself, have you considered Forrest as a possible subject for any future projects ?

No, I'm afraid not, although I've done a number of illustrative paintings based on historic figures. But action pieces depicting actual events require a level of research and patience that is pretty much beyond me. I enjoy seeing them and I sometimes marvel at the level of skill shown. But I don't attempt them. But thanks for asking. I'm definitely staying tuned to this thread.

 

[rebel brit]

" Brice's Crossroad" limited edition print by Wayne Justus.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

" Brice's Crossroad" limited edition print by Wayne Justus.
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Thanks rebel brit, I don't think I've seen that painting before. . .

 

[rebel brit]

Hi 7th Mississippi I picked it up off Ebay several years ago and have yet to have it framed.
Wayne Justus has also done another Forrest painting entitled "Wheeler and Forrest" , here's a link to his website.http://www.waynejustus.com/civil_war.htm

 

[Nathanb1]

Hi 7th Mississippi I picked it up off Ebay several years ago and have yet to have it framed.
Wayne Justus has also done another Forrest painting entitled "Wheeler and Forrest" , here's a link to his website.http://www.waynejustus.com/civil_war.htm

Ah. If there were any justice in the world, it would be Forrest picking up Joe and shaking him like a rag doll.

 

[Nathanb1]

I do have one quibble; Wheeler is WAYYYYYY too tall in this.

 

[diane]

I do have one quibble; Wheeler is WAYYYYYY too tall in this.

Lol! Well, Bedford is bending down some....and I think he's standing in sort of a hole... I like this picture, though. Have a little trouble with the perspective of the one with Forrest shooting. Kind of reminds me of the old cavaliers in England and France, with the long curly hair, the lacy skirts on their coats, the big bow-ties on their shoes so that they had to mince down the walkway... of course, they'd kill 20 guys on the way, but that's beside the point... Don't get me wrong - I like the painting!

 

[Patrick H]

Nice painting and a real nice rendering of an action scene, but I am not familiar with all the stories that go with these painting, so....someone PLEASE clue me in the the main players here. Obviously, I don't have any trouble picking Forrest out of the crowd. Many thanks to all.

 

[Nathanb1]

Nice painting and a real nice rendering of an action scene, but I am not familiar with all the stories that go with these painting, so....someone PLEASE clue me in the the main players here. Obviously, I don't have any trouble picking Forrest out of the crowd. Many thanks to all.

Look on the artist's link. This is before the Battle of Dover--which was a major fiasco, ordered by Wheeler and...well, the link explains it nicely!

 

[Patrick H]

Thanks, Nathan. Will do!

 

[Nathanb1]

Lol! Well, Bedford is bending down some....and I think he's standing in sort of a hole... I like this picture, though. Have a little trouble with the perspective of the one with Forrest shooting. Kind of reminds me of the old cavaliers in England and France, with the long curly hair, the lacy skirts on their coats, the big bow-ties on their shoes so that they had to mince down the walkway... of course, they'd kill 20 guys on the way, but that's beside the point... Don't get me wrong - I like the painting!

At least he's a skinny Forrest! I do like both of these. The artist's name sounds familiar, but like you, I don't think I've seen either of these. Nice.

 

[Nathanb1]

Thanks, Nathan. Will do!

Patrick, I'd sort of missed that battle until lately....sometimes it takes a baseball bat over the head for me to pay attention. I was reading a book about a partisan named Jack Hinson and it features prominently in his story. And diane or someone can correct me, but I believe this is the one where--Virgil?--Earp is firing artillery on the Union side and, as she says, Forrest had a couple of horse shot from under him. It's pure John Ford--charging right up the main street into the artillery. It's way overlooked....after all, it's not in Old Virginny.