George Catlin
Grant Wood
The Civil War Gallery contains work by Don Troiani and David Wright.
David Wright (1942- )
Forrest Comes Home
Oil on canvas
Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest had a simple military theory, "Get there first with the most me." In support of this theory, Forrest and his cavalry visited his boyhood home in Chapel Hill, Tennessee throughout the war. He made these trips home to visit with friends, attend BBQs ad recruit new troops. The painting represents what might be a typical welcome home during the war.
Bradley Schmehl, (b. 1962 - )
Jackson and His Disciples, 2001
Oil on Canvas
Pictured here is General "Stonewall" jackson with the Rockbridge Artillery at North Bridge near Port Republic, Virginia on June 8, 1862, during the Battle of Cross Keys. Jackson referred to the four artillery pieces as his "disciples" - Matthew, mark, Luke and John.
George Hallmark, (b. 1949 - )
San Xavier del Bac, 2009
Oil on Canvas
Texas native George Hallmark studied art at Texas Christian University and Brigham Young University. The San Xavier church, built by Spanish missionaries and local Indian labor in the 1700s, still stands near Tuscon, Arizona. Although in this painting, he added a "patina" to the building facade to emphasize its age, it is known as the "White dove of the Desert" because of its reflective whitewashed surface.
C.L. (Carrie) Ballantyne, (b. 1956 - )
Barak, Young Buckaroo, 200
Colored pencil
The term "buckaroo" is derived from the Spanish vaquero, meaning cowboy. Buckaroos are identified by a distinctive style of dress and gear. Carrie Ballantyne grew up in California loving horses and ranch life. She now lives with her family in the ranch country near Sheridan, Wyoming.
Rountree Heading West Gallery
Eric Sloan
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