Branard's Pride
Battle of Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Triangular Field / Devils Den
July 2nd, 1863
This scene
depicts an interesting duel between the color bearers of the
First Texas and the Fifteenth Georgia regiments during the
assault on the Devils Den. Each man is determined to plant
their respective flags further up Hauck's Ridge until the
bearer of the Texas colors, George Branard, is wounded by
an exploding shell and rendered blind. The flag shown in this
painting is the second issue Lone Star Flag that was issued
to the 1st Texas after both their original colors were lost
during the brutal fight at Antietam's Corn Field. The flag
is accurately shown edged in black crepe in memory to those
who were lost in that fight, less than one year earlier.
Oil on
Canvas
Year Created 1996
Image Size: 36in x 36in
Status: Corporate Collection
Price: Original Oil Sold
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