Don Troiani. "The Men Must See Us Today." A/A

Southbury: Historical Art Prints, 1996. 30 1/2 x 36 frame. Giclée on paper. 572/900. Framed with triple matting. Signed in pencil by artist. Contains certificate of authenticity. Excellent condition. 

Don Troiani (born 1949) is an American painter renowned for his highly realistic depictions of American military history, particularly scenes from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. His work is academic in style and is most often executed in oil on canvas or gouache on paper. Troiani is known for using posed models dressed in clothing and equipped with gear from his extensive collection of original uniforms, accoutrements, insignia, and weapons. He also conducts meticulous firsthand research, studying battlefields, weather conditions, and surviving structures to ensure historical accuracy. Some of his original paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of the American Revolution and the Heinz History Center.

Colonel August van Horne Ellis, commanding the 124th New York Infantry Regiment (“Orange Blossoms”), is shown mounted on horseback as his men engage Confederate forces in the Triangular Field during the Battle of Gettysburg. Noted for his conspicuous calm under fire, Ellis deliberately remained mounted to steady his regiment amid the chaos of combat on the Union left. He was mortally wounded early in the fighting.