Image Lot Price Description

1439A
$0.00
Revised: 10/19/2007 

(Additional Information) Please note that the battle depicted here is between Union Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasanton and Confederate Maj. Gen J. E. B. Stuart. Also note that the large, gesso, gold frame is a period frame, and further note that this was the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War.

(Correction)Re-lined. Various spattering of inpainting, some major-U.S.Flag and area just above. Also repair in area over U.S. Flag, wagon wheel.

EXTRAORDINARY MAMMOTH PANORAMIC OIL ON CANVAS CIVIL WAR BATTLE SCENE . This large painting was executed by Isaac F. Eaton and depicts the first main cavalry at Brandy station June 9, 1863. Eaton exhibited works in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1879. The painting was given to the American Legion in Portland, ME where it remained until late in the 20th Century. The Battle at Brandy Station was the largest battle of the Civil War with 18,000 horseman and 40,000 ground troops. The painting depicts an extraordinary battle scene with rearing horses, charging cavalrymen supported by ground troops, flags, cannon and falling soldiers abound. Painting is signed and titled on reverse in bold black script “THE FIRST MAIN CAV’Y AT BRANDY STATION VA JUNE 9,’63, ISAAC F. EATON ARTIST BOWDINHAM, ME”. Framed in a large gesso gold frame. SIZE: Approx. 105″ wide x 62″ high. CONDITION: Frame generally good. Painting was cleaned and wax-backed at one time. 4-32769 JJ110 (35,000-45,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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