Description: Dilger At Gettysburg by Mort Kunstler The Country's foremost Civil War Artist---- Collectible Civil War Art ---- I feel that the special danger an artilleryman faced is often ignored in Civil War circles, and Dilger was one of the most famous artillerists of the war. Captain John Hubert Dilger was one of the most famous artillerists of the war period, his fame being made on numerous battlefields. During the action at Gettysburg on July 1st, he ordered two of his guns forward of the main battleline without infantry support. This type of bold action was unheard of at the time, and this is the moment which I have depicted in my painting.Captain Dilger, while under fire, has ordered a section (two guns) forward to the north, to get a more advantageous position against Confederate guns on Oak Hill. The section's lieutenant leads the off-lead horse which is shying from the gunfire. A corporal with the battery guidon rides next to the lead driver. The first six horses are pulling the limber that pulls the cannon itself, and following them is the caisson. Not counting the drivers, each gun usually had ten men to service it, the gunners riding on the limber chest. To the rear is the second gun of the section, and you can see the tremendous danger that the artillerymen were under in this sort of action. Gunners and drivers were completely exposed , and had to perform their duties and handle their six horse team under the most difficult conditions possible.Dilger's men were exceptional and his battery performed a heroic service that day by later holding off Confederate infantry without infantry support. This gave enough to retreating Union troops to form the secondary line of defense on Cemetery Hill. Dilger, or "Old Leather Breeches" as his men called him, was an expert gunner as well as a bold captain. At one point in the action, he personally aimed and fired one of his guns so accurately that it struck the muzzle of the opposing Confederate piece!The charge took place across open farmland, mostly wheat fields and pasture. We can see, in the lower right corner, where shells have hit wisps of dry wheat are catching fire. I studied the various, and researched the horse equipment such as harnesses, saddles, and the gun carriages and implements. The time of day was around four in the afternoon when the section rushed out to the north. To get the correct lighting effect, I visited the actual site. Sunlight breaks through the heavy smoke to the right or west of the picture. The two artillery pieces on the far right of the picture are where the battery was posted and where the battery's monument stands today.In the background is the 'Old Dorm' of then, Pennsylvania College. Today, it is Gettysburg College, and the building still stands, basically unchanged after 126 years. It is hard to see the building today from the position where Dilger's men stood, due to the growth of the town. Luckily the small field where Dilger's section charged forward still survives.Hopefully, the perilous life of the artilleryman can be a little better appreciated with this painting, and the incredible danger of artillery charge has been brought to life. Hand Signed & Numbered By The Artist Collectible Civil War Print This is a beautiful collectible limited-edition Print ----- SOLD OUT PRINT EDITION ----- PERSONALLY HAND SIGNED BY MORT KUNSTLER AND NUMBERED The Image Size Is About --- 24" x 16"----- MINT CONDITION PRINT ---- Comes with original certificate of authenticity --- Stored Flat - Protected - Never Framed --- SHIPPING - TUBE - Insured - Via UPS - $55 - Within the Continental USA---lower 48 States ONLY.....INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING -- VIA -- EBAY's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM PAYMENT - Paypal - Visa - MasterCard - Discover - Check ~YOUR PHONE NUMBER IS NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE DELIVERY OF UPS ITEMS.~ Custom Picture Framing is available. FRAMING FOX FINE ART GALLERYLocated In New Bern, North Carolina I have been in business now for over 49 Yearswe have in stock the largest inventory of SOLD OUT Prints in the USAAll North Carolina residents will be charged 6.75% sales tax included in invoice. HAPPY BIDDING AND ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE ART
Price: 375 USD
Location: New Bern, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-24T20:44:03.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Mort Kunstler, Mort Kunstrler
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Mort Kunstler
Edition Size: 750 - signed & numbered prints.
Size: Medium
Framing: Unframed
Personalize: No
Listed By: Gallery - Framing Fox Art Gallery
Style: collectible civil war art
Features: SOLD OUT PRINT EDITION, Battle at Gettysburg, Hand Signed & Numbered By Mort Kunstler, Comes WIth Certificate, Stored Flat & Protected, Never Framed
Handmade: No
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Signed: Yes
Title: Dilger At Gettysburg
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Collectible Civil War Fine Art Print
Type: Hand Signed & Numbered Print
Signed?: Personally Hand Signed by Mort Kunstler
Edition Type: Limited Edition
COA Issued By: Mort Kunstler
Theme: American Civil War --- American History
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Production Technique: Offset Lithograph
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
