Favorite Civil War Art?

They certainly don't seem cheap to me! You must remember that with the recession of '08 the bottom fell out of the collectibles market and that certainly includes art prints too. I was especially pleased when a couple of years ago visiting Gettysburg I found one shop on Steinwehr Ave. (Mustang - as in airplane?) that had all their prints onsale at reduced prices. I couldn't resist one I'd never been all that fond of, Troiani's 1999 Jackson is With You, largely because they had two of them at approximately $150 each, which I figured must be close to original publication price. I bought it from the shop and was able to examine it and the rest of their entire stock, so have no question as to authenticity.

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Well...heck yeah. Ida paid $150 for that too in a heartbeat. I messaged @Legion Para back and forth about the print I was interested in and purchased. Didn't wanna clutter this thread up. I thought I was buying an original and afterwards,thought I bought a reproduction. The seller turned out to be Shenandoah University in Winchester,VA. Saturday,I sent them some questions about the print,but didn't get a reply until this morning. Here it is:

"Good morning!

We did receive your questions. The prints have been stored flat in cardboard boxes, inside an office that has a thermostat, usually around room temperature. There should not be any damage to the print, I just decided to list them all as good condition. These prints were donated to Shenandoah University years ago, so when we went through them to do our inventory list we found that this print only had one certificate of authenticity for 2 copies and we've already sold one copy which the certificate was given to. The print number we have is 349. The print will be shipped rolled in a mailing tube via FedEx home ground delivery. Please let me know if you're still interested in this print so we can work on getting that shipped out today.

Thank you!"

Not sure what I bought now. :D
 
I'm surprised there aren't more Conrad Wise Chapman admirers out there.

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I'm surprised there aren't more Conrad Wise Chapman admirers out there.

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I think the "trouble" with Chapman is that his work consists almost exclusively of naval or coastal defense subjects in and around Charleston Harbor, making him quite a bit a "niche" artist. The only exception I can think of is his study of troops in camp at Corinth, Mississippi, and though frequently reproduced and full of detail, I don't find it especially interesting otherwise.

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Well...heck yeah. Ida paid $150 for that too in a heartbeat. I messaged @Legion Para back and forth about the print I was interested in and purchased. Didn't wanna clutter this thread up. I thought I was buying an original and afterwards,thought I bought a reproduction. The seller turned out to be Shenandoah University in Winchester,VA. Saturday,I sent them some questions about the print,but didn't get a reply until this morning. Here it is:

"Good morning!

We did receive your questions. The prints have been stored flat in cardboard boxes, inside an office that has a thermostat, usually around room temperature. There should not be any damage to the print, I just decided to list them all as good condition. These prints were donated to Shenandoah University years ago, so when we went through them to do our inventory list we found that this print only had one certificate of authenticity for 2 copies and we've already sold one copy which the certificate was given to. The print number we have is 349. The print will be shipped rolled in a mailing tube via FedEx home ground delivery. Please let me know if you're still interested in this print so we can work on getting that shipped out today.

Thank you!"

Not sure what I bought now. :D

That sounds fine to me; what's the subject? I've bought two Troiani's at Gettysburg, the first being The Boy Colonel from The Horse Soldier and had both shipped to my home in mailing tubes and they arrived in good shape.
 
That sounds fine to me; what's the subject? I've bought two Troiani's at Gettysburg, the first being The Boy Colonel from The Horse Soldier and had both shipped to my home in mailing tubes and they arrived in good shape.

The storage and shipping are ok,I'm just not sure whether I bought an original print or reproduction. The seller had several items listed and the listings were kinda confusing and that's why I sent some questions. The answer is kinda confusing too. The subject is Mort Kunstler's,Battle Above The Clouds. I don't have a favorite artist. My favorite art is more about what than who.
 
The storage and shipping are ok,I'm just not sure whether I bought an original print or reproduction. The seller had several items listed and the listings were kinda confusing and that's why I sent some questions. The answer is kinda confusing too. The subject is Mort Kunstler's,Battle Above The Clouds. I don't have a favorite artist. My favorite art is more about what than who.

Then how about this one?

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I think the "trouble" with Chapman is that his work consists almost exclusively of naval or coastal defense subjects in and around Charleston Harbor, making him quite a bit a "niche" artist. The only exception I can think of is his study of troops in camp at Corinth, Mississippi, and though frequently reproduced and full of detail, I don't find it especially interesting otherwise.

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Yes, you are right about Chapman and 'niche' art.

But Chapman had a long and successful career aside from his Charleston paintings/drawings. I like this one too:

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Yes, you are right about Chapman and 'niche' art.

But Chapman had a long and successful career aside from his Charleston paintings/drawings. I like this one too:

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I wonder if that was another from the encampment at Corinth? It has some of the same elements like the Sibley tents and summer or late spring foliage.
 
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I've always liked the works of Winslow Homer. This is titled " Prisoners From The Front". According to the NY Metropolitan Museum of Art this was based on an actual incident at Petersburg. The officer pictured represents Gen. Francis Channing Barlow. Also according to the MET, infrared photography was performed on this and it was determined that Homer made a few changes to it before it was completed. This painting is my favorite of all his works.

Another great one from Winslow Homer:
 
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Just about anything by Troiani or Gallon, and Schmehl is good. Remember years ago - was going to buy Troiani's Irish at Fredericksburg for $175 - now it's worth thousands - story of my life :wink:

Don't give up hope. The bottom fell out of the print market years ago. Troiani prints are plentiful on places like Ebay. The demand is just not there anymore as people seem to be more selective of what they dump their disposable (if the have it) income into. Those prints that went for low thousands are slowly coming down when folks realize in most cases they'll never find a buyer.
 
Don't give up hope. The bottom fell out of the print market years ago. Troiani prints are plentiful on places like Ebay. The demand is just not there anymore as people seem to be more selective of what they dump their disposable (if the have it) income into. Those prints that went for low thousands are slowly coming down when folks realize in most cases they'll never find a buyer.

I'm sure that was exactly what happened when I found the Troiani pictured at the top of this page. Nearly all "collectibles" have plummeted in value and therefore cost.
 
I am partial to this one:

Appearing in Harper's Weekly, this sketch by artist Alfred Waud depicts the gallant charge of the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Brandy Station.

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I am partial to this one:

Appearing in Harper's Weekly, this sketch by artist Alfred Waud depicts the gallant charge of the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Brandy Station.

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That one's used to good effect on an interpretive historical marker at the site where it actually took place:

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According to our resident historian of Civil War cavalry actions, Eric Wittenberg, however,

The Waud drawing is extremely accurate in some respects and not at all in others. Waud had traveled with the Cavalry Corps that day, and he had the chance to view the field himself. Consequently, the terrain features are exactly depicted. You can see the little Gee house on the other side of the Beverly's Ford Road. It no longer exists, as that parcel of property is now part of the Culpeper County Airport, meaning that Hampton's position at St. James Church has been obliterated by the airport. The depiction of the charge is almost entirely inaccurate even if the terrain features are correct.
 
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Confederates shooting at "Professor Lowe's Balloon" by Tom Lovel

I bid on one of those a coupla weeks ago and don't know what happened. The last bid I made was high bid but it didn't go through. Nice looking print. I gotta be careful. I've caught the bug. :D
 
I guess favorites can change over time but last night I picked up the one I have been wanting the most. Been looking for one for about 9 months now. Mort Kunstler's Battle Above The Clouds:

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Edited to add: I thought I was buying an original. I bought a reproduction. Newbie mistake. Luckily it wasn't super costly. From now on,I buy direct from the artist or not at all.
Reply to me. After it was delivered and I had a chance to examine it,I've concluded it's the real thing.
 
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