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