Mort Künstler has painted so many Confederate subjects that even though he was born in Brooklyn; New York; he is often called a Southern artist. "This;" he says; "I accept with pride." This volume takes the viewer on a gallery tour of some of Künstler's favorite Confederate subjects. Winchester; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; and Gettysburg are all brought to life through his vivid use of color; light and shadow; and movement. In the accompanying text; the artist describes each painting; from concept to finished work. Of the twenty-three paintings collected here; eight have never been published in any book. "All of the paintings;" explains Künstler; "are done with a reverence for detail; authenticity; and most of all; the people of this most American of all wars."
#2868217 in Books Naval Institute Press 1998-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .85 x 11.99 x 10.18l; 3.31 #File Name: 1557505195240 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Richard AbbottGood detailed overview of the Norther navy in the ACW.25 of 27 people found the following review helpful. It's like being there in 1862By Brubeck@bigfoot.comAs a wargamer; i bought this book to have detailed information and pictures about ironclads but i got much more. The author not only gives plenty of details for each class of vessels but you also get insider information on how to build an ironclad; the life at sea at the time and a description of every shipyard then in use; some still as it were. For the navy buff and/or wargamer. Lots of pictures.5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. excellentBy Michael N. RyanA good source of information on the Organizatin; Ships; men and equipment of the American navy of the civil war.A must have for anyone interested in the naval aspects of the american civil war.
