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Civil War: US Army Transport "Neptune" by Xanthus Smith
By Xanthus Russell Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
many sketches and watercolors of ships. Smith enlisted in the Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Sharp Shooter, Homage to Civil War Artist Winslow Homer, Original Oil on Linen
By William Blake (b. 1991)
Located in Chicago, IL
highly charged depictions of Civil War reenactments, William Blake’s powerful paintings show the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Army of the Potomac" by John Bachelder, Civil War Era Lithograph, circa 1863
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.) June 29th 1862 An excellent Civil War print by John B. Bachelder, showing the Army of the Potomac
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Antique 19th Century American Prints

Materials

Paper

Pruna Women Sketch for Bocaccio original watercolor painting
By Pere Pruna y Ocerans
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Spanish Civil War, the vision of the fires of churches and convents, without any respect for works of art
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Violinist (Antique Ellsworth Woodward Figurative Graphite Sketch Drawing)
By Ellsworth Woodward
Located in New Orleans, LA
experienced in the Civil War. I won't bog you down with lots of detail here since all you have to do is Google
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1890s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Located in Dallas, TX
Civil War personality who served on General Robert E. Lee's Staff, and after the War became President of
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Books

Materials

Paper

Fenosa, Tramontane, Souvenirs et portraits d'artistes (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Civil War. In 1939 he was exiled in France and worked intently on public sculpture projects and
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1970s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Union - A Group of Uniformed Soldiers Standing in an Open Field, Oil on Linen
By William Blake (b. 1991)
Located in Chicago, IL
Blake captures a scene in a Civil War Reenactment as the Union Army's Artist Reporter. Portraying Homer
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Large Antique Print of Push-Ma-Ta-Ha, a Choctaw Warrior, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
1812. The Creek War involved a civil war within the Creek Nation as well as conflict with American
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Venice at Dusk
By Lucien Whiting Powell
Located in Milford, NH
Cavalry at 17 and fought in the Civil War, pursuing his art career after the war, studying with Thomas
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Venice at Dusk
Venice at Dusk
H 30.63 in W 44.75 in D 2 in
Apauly-Tustennuggee: 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
sketched those willing to participate. A large number of the most influential Indian chiefs and warriors
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1840s Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

View of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod
Located in Sheffield, MA
Frost began drawing when he was serving in the Civil War. Up to that time, he had had little time to
Category

1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"View of the City of Milwaukee" Wood Engraving Hand Colored by Theodore R. Davis
By Theodore R. Davis
Located in Milwaukee, WI
made numerous drawings of significant military and political events during the American Civil War and
Category

1880s Other Art Style Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

"OLD FARM PLACE" FRAMED 15.5 X 19.5
By Frank Klepper
Located in San Antonio, TX
murals may be found at Collin County Historical Society, McKinney (painted in 1934, it is a Civil War
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20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Foke-Luste-Hajo, Seminole Chief: Original Hand Colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
, who sketched those willing to participate. A large number of the most influential Indian chiefs and
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

A Thoughtful Moment
By Daniel Ridgway Knight
Located in Missouri, MO
the war for history. He founded the Philadelphia Sketch Club, where he showed works that dealt with
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Late 19th Century Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fasnacht oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
sketches for these types of work and just went straight for the end result. It has been said that these
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled mixed media painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
strife, in particular the Spanish Civil War. In 1944 Burkhardt showed "War - Agony of Death" at the
Category

1970s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Modernist American Judaica Painting Synagogue Interior Ladies Section WPA Era
By Ervin B. Nussbaum
Located in Surfside, FL
joyful holiday celebration of the Torah reading in the synagogue in a sketch-like manner without focusing
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Nah-Et-Luc-Hopie: 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The
Category

1830s Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Kish-Ke-Kosh, Fox Brave: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand painted lithographs remain
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rural and Domestic Life of Germany by Howitt, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
original owner, Major William Alexander Obenchain, a Civil War personality who served on General Robert E
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Books

Materials

Paper

Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Note: Dr. Terrill had three brothers who were killed in the Civil War. Gen. James Barbour Terrill and
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1870s Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Ink, Silver Gelatin

Tarrasso. small square. House in the countryside. Original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
production. After the Civil War, during the 1940s, Tarrassó took part in several National Exhibitions of
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1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Couture 1960s PacoRabanneParis HandPainted MadeInFrance SilkChiffon Pareo Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Chicago, IL
French crepe silk. After fleeing the Spanish Civil War with his mother in 1939 since his father was
Category

1960s French Delphos Gowns

Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
McKenney and Hall portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Warning
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
. Romanticized genre scenes depicting the Civil War were popular with collectors, veterans, and families. The
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil, Laid Paper

The Warning
The Warning
H 15 in W 23 in D 3 in
Girl with Cat oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
reflective of current political strife, in particular the Spanish Civil War. In 1944 Burkhardt showed "War
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Radio General
By (after) George Grosz
Located in London, GB
July Coup 1936 - preceding the Spanish Civil War. The general was renowned for being frequently
Category

1930s Expressionist Interior Prints

Materials

India Ink

Chittee-Yoholo, Seminole Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Billy Bowlegs, Seminole Chief: Original McKenney & Hall Hand-colored Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled-048 nude pastel by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
sketches for these types of work and just went straight for the end result. It has been said that these
Category

1970s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Shar-I-Tar-Ish, A Pawnee Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Artist's Wife oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
work became more reflective of current political strife, in particular the Spanish Civil War. In 1944
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1930s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Rare 19th Century Watercolor and Platinotype -- Coming Home
By Edward Lamson Henry
Located in Soquel, CA
, and served in the Civil War in the Quartermaster General's Department. He recorded many war scenes on
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Platinum, Paper, Watercolor

Early 20th Century Study of Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' Lion -- The Two Majesties
By Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
Located in Soquel, CA
15.50"W. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1863, when the Civil War
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1920s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"SPRINGTIME" CATALONIA SPAIN FRAMED 20 X 23
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
studied at Colegio de San Ramon and had his first one-person show at age 14. The Spanish Civil
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Georges Scott (1873-1943) Portrait of Jules Lagorio 1893, signed drawing
By Georges Scott
Located in Paris, FR
England George V and the equestrian portrait of Mussolini in 1926. He then covered the Spanish Civil War
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1890s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Still Life oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
work became more reflective of current political strife, in particular the Spanish Civil War. In 1944
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Danielle" Nude Figurative Drawing in Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
grandfather served in the Civil War. Colonel Hutson graduated from Staunton Military Academy in 1941 shortly
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1980s American Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Wa-Na-Ta, Chief of the Sioux: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand painted lithographs remain
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

"DUCK HUNT" MERGANSERS, DUCK CALL, SHOTGUNN DATED 1889 FRAME 43 X 35 NEWCOMB
By Edward Chalmers Leavitt
Located in San Antonio, TX
private schools in Providence, and at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire. During the Civil War
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1880s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"TOUCHES OF SPRING" BOSTON COMMONS FRAMED 39 X 35 CITY STREET SCENE FLOWER VENDR
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Washington, D.C. in 1991. The first was at the National Archives featuring his paintings of the Civil War era
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Mahaskah, Ioway Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Tuko-See-Mathla, Seminole Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand painted lithographs remain
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

"GATHERING STRAYS" G. HARVEY, GERALD JONES WESTERN COWBOYS HEREFORD CATTLE MORE
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Washington, D.C. in 1991. The first was at the National Archives featuring his paintings of the Civil War era
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled-039 pastel on paper by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
reflective of current political strife, in particular the Spanish Civil War. In 1944 Burkhardt showed “War
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

Modernist American Judaica Painting Jewish Men Outside Synagogue Eastern Parkway
By Ervin B. Nussbaum
Located in Surfside, FL
synagogue in a sketch-like manner without focusing on any specific details. The vibrant colors used in this
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Modernist American Judaica Painting Purim, Dancing on Haman
By Ervin B. Nussbaum
Located in Surfside, FL
synagogue in a sketch-like manner without focusing on any specific details. The vibrant colors used in this
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Kee-Shes-Wa, A Fox Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

To-Ka-Con, A Sioux Chief: Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The
Category

1830s Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Ahyouwaighs, Chief of Six Nations: Hand-colored McKenney Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand
Category

1830s Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Modernist American Judaica Painting Rabbis in Conversation
By Ervin B. Nussbaum
Located in Surfside, FL
In this painting, Nussbaum portrays Rabbi in lively conversation outside the synagogue in a sketch
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Meta-Koosega Chippeway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
, who sketched those willing to participate. A large number of the most influential Indian chiefs and
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

"Stone Wall, Autumn, " George Smillie, Tonalist Fall Landscape View
By George Henry Smillie
Located in New York, NY
Civil War and ended after World War I. In this long period, he was an artistic follower and not a trend
Category

1870s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, A Winnebago Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Litho
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native American leaders. The folio and smaller octavo sized hand
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Barbara
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
brilliant figure drawings, and then for a new technique of oil sketching. His work was favourably compared
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1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Tah-Col-O-Quoit: Original 19th Century Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
McKenney and Hall portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Kee-She-Waa, A Fox Warrior: Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
McKenney and Hall portraits remain the most complete and colorful record of these pre-Civil War Native
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

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