MORT KUNSTLER - "Hold at All Cost" Gen. Buford at Gettysburg

Description: Mort Kunstler's "Hold at All Cost" Gen. Buford at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. A limited edition print signed and numbered 157 / 950 with Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Produced by means of offset lithography. It was released by the American Print Gallery in 1997. The original was painted in 1993.The approximate dimensions are (rounded): 9 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W (image) and the print is 15 1/2+" H x 33 1/2" W.This limited edition print is in excellent condition. It was previously archival framed and is being offered unframed; print borders are clean with no discoloration.The print is signed and numbered by Kunstler #157/950 (lower left - photo 5). Certificate of Authenticity (photo 11). Brass plate with title for picture framing (photo 12). Please review all photographs which are part of the description. "Hold at All Cost" Gen. Buford at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Mort Kunstler's Comments:In the painting, General John Buford and his staff have taken positions behind the dismounted cavalrymen on McPherson’s Ridge, behind a small stone wall and some rail fencing. The firing has just begun at long range, as evidenced by the raised rear sights of the troopers’ Sharps carbines. In portraying Buford’s men, I wanted to show a defensive line in a long, narrow composition that would accommodate many cavalrymen. With his men in a strong defensive position and the Confederate attack underway, Buford has done his job. He wears a sack coat with a black velvet collar, which enabled me to add some authentic and human touches, such as the watch chain and pipe. I faced a challenge in showing several cavalrymen up close. The problem is that all the troopers are dressed more or less alike and use the same weapons, which tends to make the picture boring. To address this problem, I emphasized the differences in their faces and varied their poses and uniforms wherever possible. This scene shows almost every component of a Federal cavalry brigade – the commanding officer and staff, the horse soldiers on the frontline, and the unit’s guidon. The number ones on the red and white bars of the flag indicate that this detachment is part of the First Division of the First Corps. I was fascinated with my subject while working on this painting. The architecture and the lighting were a challenge, and again I had an opportunity to portray Buford at one of the critical moments prior to the Battle of Gettysburg. His foresight in choosing a strong defensive position came into play repeatedly throughout the three-day engagement and would ultimately decide the fate of not only the battle, but the outcome of the war. SHIPPING INFORMATION We will ship to your confirmed checkout address. The print image is protected with archival tissue. The print will ship flat on archival foam board in a plastic sleeve and will be sandwiched with hardboard for protection against twisting or puncture. RETURN POLICY No returns. This item is being offered as a final sale and as is. If you have a question about an item, please ask us through eBay messages before bidding on or buying the item and we will answer it as soon as possible. CONTACT US We strive to describe the item in detail and provide photographs. If you would like to contact us after your purchase, please use eBay messages and select Other as the reason. Our goal is to provide you with five star service. Thank you.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

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