The Wolverines Original Oil Painting
The Wolverines Original Oil Painting
Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer
Battle of Gettysburg
July 3, 1863
by Mark Maritato
Status: Available
Oil on Masonite Panel
Signed and dated by the Artist
Artwork Size: 36in w x 24in h
Framed Size: 40.75in w x 29in h
Leading the charge at the head of the 1st Michigan cavalry regiment of his all Michigan cavalry brigade, Brigadier General George A. Custer drew his sword and urged the Michiganders forward with the cry "Come on, you Wolverines!" to counter Confederate general J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry assault led by brigadier generals Fitzhugh Lee and Wade Hampton, as well as elements of John R. Chambliss. Custer is shown here, resplendent in his newly tailored uniform of black velveteen complete with gold trim, on his horse in the heat of the moment, followed just behind by Colonel Charles H. Town of the 1st Michigan Cavalry.
As the battle of Gettysburg raged with the culmination of Pickett's massive infantry charge on July 3rd 1863, just three miles West of the Pennsylvania town, the thunder of hooves pounded the gentle farm fields as another struggle was played out simultaneously. Confederate cavalry under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart had just arrived in the area after a long foraging ride which left General Robert E. Lee without up-to-date intelligence on the movements of the Federal Army as his Confederate Army became entangled in a titanic struggle on the previous two days.
After a stinging admonishment from Lee, Stuart was assigned the task of maneuvering around the Federal-right to attack the flank of the Union Army of the Potomac's position. The purpose of which was to threaten their supply-lines and communication. While in the process of executing Lee's order, Stuart's command collided with a Federal cavalry division commanded by David M. Gregg in a place today known as East Cavalry Field. A lengthy battle ensued as lines of mounted horsemen from both sides charged and counter-charged culminating in close quarter sabre-to-sabre combat.
Leading the charge at the head of the 1st Michigan Cavalry Regiment of his all-Michigan cavalry brigade, Brigadier General George A. Custer drew his sword and urged the Michiganders forward with the cry "Come on, you Wolverines!" to counter Stuart's cavalry assault led by brigadier generals Fitzhugh Lee and Wade Hampton, as well as elements of John R. Chambliss. Custer is shown here, resplendent in his newly tailored uniform of black velveteen complete with gold trim, on his horse in the heat of the moment, followed just behind by Colonel Charles H. Town of the 1st Michigan Cavalry.
This beautiful original Oil painting was created as our 150th Gettysburg anniversary commemorative release, and comes complete certificate of authenticity that is signed by the artist, featuring historical narrative by highly esteemed author and cavalry historian, Eric J. Wittenberg.
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