Mark Maritato Signed Civil War Military Art Print The Ulster Guard 2nd Manassas

Description: The Ulster Guard By Mark MaritatoSigned Paper Print Open Edition - Signed by the Artist Overall Size 19" x 13" Image Size 17" x 11" This painting depicts the brave Colonel George Watson Pratt leading his regiment, the 20th New York State Militia (80th New York Volunteers) during the massive Union assault on the Confederate center during the Second Battle of Manassas, Virginia (2nd Bull Run). Concealed along an unfinished railroad cut that provided a ready-made defensive position: Confederate infantry under Stonewall Jackson rained destruction in the form of un-relenting musket and artillery fire upon the blue waves of Federal infantry. Like an ocean wave breaking against a rock jetty, the Federal lines melted away as they reached the railroad embankment. Many Union soldiers, unable to retreat, were pinned-down upon the embankment and in some instances the fighting became fierce: at point-blank range or hand to hand. The sustained fighting was so intense that in one instance a Louisiana brigade ran out of ammunition and began hurling rocks at the oncoming union soldiers. Colonel Pratt's regiment, having been placed on the right of the main assault force became separated by the terrain and found themselves in a dense patch of woods. As the 20th became entangled with the rough terrain taking casualties at every step from heavy fire of an enemy masked by woods and the railroad embankment, Colonel Pratt dismounted from his horse and lead the regiment forward on foot. With his sword in one hand and his cap in the other, Pratt stepped in front of his regiment's colors and urged his men to move forward. Colonel Pratt was then struck by a bullet that ripped through his shoulder and spine and he fell mortally wounded. Pratt was then carried off the field where he would be transported to Lexington Virginia, then to Albany, New York where he died as a result of his wounds on September 11th 1862. This is an absolutely beautiful print on the finest quality Photo Paper with archival pigment-based inks and is very impressive piece. Makes a great gift for the History or Civil War Collector.

Price: 59.95 USD

Location: Danbury, Connecticut

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