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[nursesrnicest]

My husband is the Civil War buff. Saw these paintings at a gallery and wondered if anyone could tell me more about the scenes. I'm trying to decide best one to get for him.

 

[scooter748driver]

Welcome from the Fort Sumter and the Fredericksburg forums.

I don't know the specifics of any of them, but the first two showcase General Thomas J "Stonewall" Jackson, certainly one of the most famous and popular Confederate generals. If I had to guess, the first print looks to dipict action early in the war given Jackson's blue uniform and the early Confederate national flag. The second seems to depict Jackson during a later period in the war. The final picture depicts a Union force (Zouaves) at Gettysburg I think.

I would think any of those prints would be a nice gift. If I were to chose one I would prefer the first one you listed.

 

[scooter748driver]

Decided to learn more as I haven't seen these prints before. Here's what I have found so far:

The first print is titled Jackson and his Disciples by Bradley Schmehl. It depicts Jacksons 4 cannon of the Rockbridge Artilley (which he called his disciples) at the Battle of Cross Keys - part of Jackson's Valley Campaign.

The second print is by the same artist and is titled The Grim Harvest of War. It also depicts the aftermath of a battle during Jackson's Valley Campaign (not sure which one).

The third print is also by Schmehl and is titled Collapse of the Peach Orchard Line and depicts the 114th Pennsylvania retreating as the Confederates move forward to battle the Union forces at Gettysburg.

 

[JackADriscoll]

They're neat but 300 is too much

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2354275196...PWZq_QwS7G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Pollaco]

It would have to be 1 or 2. Can't go wrong with Jackson.

 

[Library Lady]

Thanks to @scooter748driver we now know who the artist is. You can buy direct from him here. There are also more pictures to choose from.

Civil War and Military Paintings and Prints by Bradley Schmehl

Civil war and military is a collection of art that is currently available for purchase at Bradley Schmehl Fine Arts.

www.bradleyschmehl.com

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Civil War Books, Stories, & Media

In general, Non-Fiction or NF refers to Factual Stories focused on actual events and people. Historical Fiction or HF refers to any book or movie that has a historical plot, a setting, or characters that are created from the authors imagination.

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[nursesrnicest]

Thank you, everyone, for the insight. Now another question. There are books, I think one author is White. "Gettysburg, Day One", "Two", and "Three". But we can't find the third one. Was it ever written? He likes to take these when I have surgeries, as they are not very thick and a nice size, with good information. I even went to Gettysburg to see if the museum had it.

 

[bdtex]

They're neat but 300 is too much

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2354275196...PWZq_QwS7G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Depends on what kind of glass that is. If it's museum grade UV glass, $300 is a fair price.

 

[Nathan Stuart]

May I suggest constructively one might want to elevate the criterion of 'satisfaction' above that of 'surprise' for making such an acquisition.

Meaning, you could consider allowing him to view the competing options, then choose the one he prefers. (After all, individual perceptions are subjective).

 

[Lampasas Bill]

Artistically speaking, and not considering the historical subject matter, I would choose print no. 1 for the most dramatic composition of the three. It's based on a well designed and executed painting. Just my opinion.

 

[JackADriscoll]

There is a Gettysburg day 3 written by a Jeffrey wert that is available.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy. Based on price of prints, might want to find out if local framing is more cost effective