Custer's Knoll, The Last Stand Hill - Daniel Horsechief Original Oil Painting

Description: One of a kind 100% original oil painting by the very talented Native American artist Daniel Horsechief. "Custer's Knoll, The Last Stand Hill" (The Battle of The Little BigHorn, 1876 General Custer's Last Stand) Dimensions: 12"W x 16"H unframed Artist Website: https://www.allthingscherokee.com/daniel-horsechief/ Daniel Honoring Cherokee History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX76YS6gQco This piece was purchased by my late grandfather who was a historian directly from the artist many years ago. Selling as part of a small collection of Daniel's fine work, please check out my other listings of the same artist. This painting is original and NOT a reproduction or print. Any questions regarding this piece please message me before bidding or making a purchase. New original Oil Painting for auction entitled "Custer's Knoll, The Last Stand Hill" by historical artist and illustrator Dan HorseChief. This truly ranks as one of the most definitive and graphic depictions done to date of George Armstrong Custer and his command group at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This original work was inspired by the archeological findings on the battlefield, the forensic studies, first hand accounts and post battle reports describing the remains found on Custer Hill. This stark image gives a fresh look at the closing stages of the most controversial battle in American history. Troops C, I and L of the 7th Cavalry have been quickly wiped out during the intense opening moments of the fighting. Only a few mounted survivors have managed to reach their commander and his remaining cavalrymen of Troops E and F. But all is not well. The "general" lies mortally wounded, shot through the body with the same slug exiting his side and possibly lodged in his right forearm. Chief Trumpeter Voss, also badly wounded, lies just his dying commander. Like, Custer, most of his men are wounded and dismounted. Custer, bleeding from his mouth, can only look on as the remaining confidence of his men quickly fades. The famed "Custer luck" is suddenly gone. Adding to the crises, the cavalrymen of E Troop, in a desperate attempt to break out of the encirclement, have been quickly destroyed by the warriors. As the last troopers loose hope, the Cheyenne, Sioux and Arapaho warriors become emboldened. Many of them have witnessed such routs and last stands before in their battles with tribal enemies such as the Pawnee, Wichita and Crow. The death ring tightens around the remaining 54 or so troopers gathered on the lone hillside with Custer. The commander's brother Captain Tom Custer can be seen to the right wearing his buckskin jacket. Twice the recipient of the Medal of Honor during his service in the Civil War, Tom tries to salvage the most from this hopeless situation by moving about and trying to direct or organize a remaining defense. More men are beginning to panic. The unlucky Sargent a last second replacement chosen to carry Custer's person battle flag has just made the terrible choice to take his own life after witnessing Dr. Lord (lying on his back in the foreground) shoot himself in the head. Lieutenant Harrington, mounted on the right of the painting, is about to make an unsuccessful attempt to ride out of the encirclement. The yells and shrieks of the surrounding warriors are suddenly increasing with hundreds of heads in view for only a fleeting moment as they suddenly appear closer bobby up and down, all around, in the tall grass and gullies. The older warriors fight with patience at this stage of the fight as the younger ones become reckless. At every opportunity, hidden by tall grass, dust, smoke or bodies, the warriors stealthily rush or crawl forward while other individuals ride boldly over the soldier's positions. Some are killed but the pressure increases. The upper knoll, on the crest of the hill is highly expose and is avoided by the troopers. A rise less than 200 yards away, unseen beyond the knoll, shields hundreds of massing warriors whose presence is known only by the arching arrows and zipping bullets. The 7th U.S.Cavalry has become hopelessly entrenched and are about to be overrun. Possibly at this moment, Colonel George Armstrong Custer becomes aware of the many strange omens and forebodings that have plagued his command since leaving Fort Abraham Lincoln. He may also now remember the memory of his forgotten solemn oath to never again attack the Cheyenne People. The award winning American Indian artist, Daniel HorseChief is known internationally by private collectors for his historical accuracy as well as his ability to convincingly depict human battlefield behavior. These characteristics are at the forefront of his scenes and give such pieces as "Custer's Knoll, The Last Stand Hill" an enduring historical value that will endure the test of time.

Price: 3250 USD

Location: North Weymouth, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-29T16:35:44.000Z

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