Forrest Forrest Art

[Delhi Rangers]

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

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That's a good one Delhi Rangers.
"Form Brigades" by John Paul Strain
Generals Cleburne & Forrest
Spring Hill, Tennessee - November 29, 1864

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I don't know if this belongs in the art thread or not, but I don't know where else to put it. Theater is art, though, and this Cherokee man, Billy Longwolf, is representing one of Bill Anderson's guerrillas. I think he could do Forrest easy! (Going to need contacts, though... )

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I don't think little Emma Sansom would have hopped-up behind this fellow.

 

[Patrick H]

Please pardon my ignorance about Forrest and his famous battles. Of course, I am well familiar with his name and his legend, but not at all familiar with his individual exploits, so I don't immediately recognize some of the stories being told in these paintings.

I have a request: Will you folks who know about Forrest, about the disposition of troops depicted in these paintings, etc., please give me a "heads up" in the form of a specific description if you see Forrest depicted with Black Bob McCulloch?
I will be most grateful. Many thanks to all.
Patrick

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Please pardon my ignorance about Forrest and his famous battles. Of course, I am well familiar with his name and his legend, but not at all familiar with his individual exploits, so I don't immediately recognize some of the stories being told in these paintings.

I have a request: Will you folks who know about Forrest, about the disposition of troops depicted in these paintings, etc., please give me a "heads up" in the form of a specific description if you see Forrest depicted with Black Bob McCulloch?
I will be most grateful. Many thanks to all.
Patrick

No problem at all.
I'll try to post a link to a previous thread that describes the particulars of a Forrest painting.
For example, the two paintings that I posted of the young lady behind Forrest are that of Emma Sansom,
a young girl who showed Forrest where to ford a creek during his pursuit of Streight. The details can be read at,

http://civilwartalk.com/threads/alabama-confederate-heroine-emma-sansom.77457/#post-737895

 

[diane]

I don't think little Emma Sansom would have hopped-up behind this fellow.

Her mom would have REALLY been upset then! Forrest was a pretty desperate character as it was. Streight's mule train had come crashing past the little roadside house - hyah! mule, hyah! After a long pause, a lone Union officer came galloping and plowing the dust, shooting back over his shoulder at pursuing Confederate cavalry. The foremost rider was ahead of them a piece and firing back. The officer stopped and the shooter, who was Forrest, took his gun - all in front of Emma and her mom, standing at the fence with their mouths open. He did not look his best! Ma saw her lower fence running toward the river and started after it about the time Forrest grabbed Emma and swung her up behind him - ack! what are you thinking! Don't worry, I'm Gen Forrest, she's going to show me a ford - be right back! The equally sweaty, dirty men riding with Forrest followed him but a handful stayed behind. I'm really sure she stuck glued to that fence until her daughter came back! Sure enough, he brought her back and all she had was a couple holes in her skirts.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

That's one of my favorite Forrest stories.

 

[Nathanb1]

Please pardon my ignorance about Forrest and his famous battles. Of course, I am well familiar with his name and his legend, but not at all familiar with his individual exploits, so I don't immediately recognize some of the stories being told in these paintings.

I have a request: Will you folks who know about Forrest, about the disposition of troops depicted in these paintings, etc., please give me a "heads up" in the form of a specific description if you see Forrest depicted with Black Bob McCulloch?
I will be most grateful. Many thanks to all.
Patrick

Patrick, start reading the threads by Larry Cockerham! Not only are they fun to read, but they're full of information.

As for the others--the battles, etc., we will be getting more organized as we go along. I would be happy to let you know if we find Black Bob in a painting! Most of the John Paul Strain paintings are described in detail on his website--that would be a good place for you to look.

And always, always--just ask. One of us will either find out or know (I know more when I'm not brain dead from school!). Glad you asked.

 

[Patrick H]

Yes, I was really taken by that "Lost Ford" painting, and I researched Emma Sansom this afternoon. Great story! But I am particularly interested in Col. Robert McCulloch (Black haired Bob) because he lived in and is buried in my home town, and was a huge hero and popular citizen around here. I know the Butternut Boys rode with Forrest, and I am pretty sure Black Bob will appear, sooner or later, in one or two pieces of art. When those come up, please note it in your captions. I will be very grateful.

You see, my problem is this: When these paintings come up with a particular title...for instance...."Forrest at thus and such a fork in the road", most of you folks know exactly what it refers to, and who is depicted. But I don't. So I would really like the additional explanation--ESPECIALLY if Black Bob is shown anywhere in the painting.

I think I have spotted him in one such. At least, I see an officer in the background whose face appears very much to be based on a famous photo portrait of Col. McCulloch.

But I will really appreciate it if you folks could point him out to me....if you see him depicted and know he was there at that particular moment that is shown in the painting.

Thanks much to all of you,
Patrick

 

[Patrick H]

Gen. Nathanb1:

Your reply came down while I was busy posting mine just above. Thank you for these leads. I will certainly follow up on them.

Best regards,

Patrick

 

[Nathanb1]

Gen. Nathanb1:

Your reply came down while I was busy posting mine just above. Thank you for these leads. I will certainly follow up on them.

Best regards,

Patrick

Patrick, you can help us by pointing Black Bob out! I'm not as familar with most of these officers other than Chalmers.....come to think of it, you just inspired a new thread......I'll start looking up and posting Forrest's Officers! Thanks!

 

[Delhi Rangers]

That's a good one Delhi Rangers.
"Form Brigades" by John Paul Strain
Generals Cleburne & Forrest
Spring Hill, Tennessee - November 29, 1864

On the 28th, the day before the Battle of Spring Hill, Cleburne called his troops together for what would be the last time. Addressing them in his rich Irish brogue, he vowed he would rather die than surrender. General Forrest had tremendous respect and admiration for his friend General Cleburne and once said at the Battle of Chickamauga, "Do you see that large body of infantry marching this way in columns of fours? That is General Pat Cleburne's division; Hell will break loose in Georgia in about fifteen minutes."

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

"Do you see that large body of infantry marching this way in columns of fours? That is General Pat Cleburne's division; Hell will break loose in Georgia in about fifteen minutes."

Classic.
I love that quote !

 

[Patrick H]

Patrick, you can help us by pointing Black Bob out! I'm not as familar with most of these officers other than Chalmers.....come to think of it, you just inspired a new thread......I'll start looking up and posting Forrest's Officers! Thanks!

I can only say that Col. Robert McCulloch commanded the 2nd MO Cavalry, CSA and that this unit eventually became part of Chalmer's Cavalry Division, Forrest's Cavalry Corps. The 2nd Missouri was sometimes known as the "Butternut Cavalry" or the "Butternut Boys", but I expect a number of units throughout the south had that moniker. As a brigade commander and part of Forrest's corps, it seems likely to me that he will appear in some of these depictions. I have seen photos of him and will most likely recognize his face if the artist captures a good likeness. But my real hope is that someone here who is very familiar with Forrest's battles will be able to give me a clue about what's going on in some of the paintings.... for example: "Those guys charging in the right background are the 2nd Missouri" ...that sort of thing.
Anyway, I'm enjoying this thread and I thank everyone who has contributed.
Patrick

 

[John Davison]

Here we go

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Wow, the detail is incredible!

 

[diane]

The Wizard by G Philips

 

[truthckr]

I've really enjoyed this thread. Love that Forrest artwork. I've read the books and know the battles and stories, but this adds a dimension that I lacked.

 

[diane]

Patrick H -

This is Southern Steel by Don Troiani. It clearly shows Black Bob with his Missourians, complete with his bloody hand! He saved Forrest's bacon that day.

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[Nathanb1]

The Wizard by G Philips

Aha! I've been looking for that!

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Patrick H -

This is Southern Steel by Don Troiani. It clearly shows Black Bob with his Missourians, complete with his bloody hand! He saved Forrest's bacon that day.

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Thanks diane, you beat me by 33 minutes.

Colonel McCulloch, seeing the danger coming upon his General, rallied the troopers near him as he waved his bloody hand in the air calling to his men, "My God, men, will you see them kill your General?

http://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-brothers-forrest.7475/