| American Civil War art print.
American Civil War print 'Baptism at Manassas' by Keith Rocco.
The
acrid smell of gunpowder rankled the afternoon air over the plains
at Manassas, Virginia. The guns of the Union and Confederate
armies were engaged in the first great battle of the American
Civil War, July 21, 1861. By early afternoon the hard-pressed
Confederates were gathered on the slopes of Henry Hill, awaiting
another onslaught, taking advantage of the lull to reorganize and
reinforce their lines.
Keith Rocco. the historical art
prints of Keith Rocco, of the American Civil war, Napoleonic and Rorke,s
Drift, many of which are sold out limited editions.. Keith Rocco must
certainly rate as one of the US major Historical and military artist of
today. His meticulous research and eye for detail has built him a
reputation amongst print and original collectors and many of
his paintings hang in collections across the Us. including The
Andrew Mellon Foundation, The Pentagon. Gettysburg National Park, ,
National Guard Heritage Collection and many others. These superb print
shown here many of which have been sold out for 10 years. are very hard
to find. Only one copy of each are available here from Cranston
Fine Arts The Military Print company
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Baptism at Manassas by Keith Rocco.
The acrid smell of gunpowder rankled the afternoon air over the plains at Manassas, Virginia. The guns of the Union and Confederate armies were engaged in the first great battle of the American Civil War, July 21, 1861. By early afternoon the hard-pressed Confederates were gathered on the slopes of Henry Hill, awaiting another onslaught, taking advantage of the lull to reorganize and reinforce their lines. On the reverse slope of the hill the brigade of General Thomas Jonathan Jackson posted here among a growth of pine trees to shelter the men from the harassing Federal artillery fire. Jacksons firmness here earlier in the day had already earned him the soon to be immortal name Stonewall, for his cool demeanor under fire. The Virginians had already been blooded with an attack on Captain Charles Griffins Federal battery. The attack of the 14th Brooklyn Zouaves was fierce and the New Yorkers hit Jacksons men hard, driving the 33rd Virginia and disrupting the 2nd Virginia, threatening to dislodge the Confederates from their defensive position on the hill. Jackson rode among his men, excitedly giving orders. Well charge them now and drive them to Washington! exhorted Jackson. Each new Union regiment was driven back by the determined volleys of Stonewalls 4th and 27th Virginia regiments. Confederate General Pierre G.T. Beauregard personally led the 5th Virginia against the 5th Massachusetts Infantry. This charge forced the Bay-State men to abandon their toehold of the Henry House and the tide of the battle now turned in favor of the Southerners. Jacksons charge altered the course of the battle, and gave the Confederacy a stunning victory.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 17.5 inches x 11.5 inches (44cm x 30cm). Price £110.00
ITEM CODE KR0007
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