General Banks burns Alexandria (2002) (Sold)

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General Banks burns Alexandria (2002) (Sold)

General Nathaniel Banks of the Union Forces burned the city of Alexandria, Louisiana as he retreated in 1863. He barely managed to save the gunboat fleet of Admiral Porter by creating a temporary dam (Baily's Dam) on the Red River. (Collection of Steve and Peggy Henthorne)

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Fine Art Acrylic Historical/Patriotic Alexandria Civil War Red River Campaign General Banks

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Carl Schraefel

Carl Schraefel 15 Aug 2004

bold use of color and distinct style are wonderful

andree lerat

andree lerat 25 Jul 2004

THE EYES HAVE THE COLDNESS OF THE MILITARY MAN.

jorge gallardo

jorge gallardo 24 Jul 2004

Greeat portrait, I think this is one of your better portraits.

Steven Smith

Steven Smith 24 Jul 2004

Great work, I love it

Hilton Harris

Hilton Harris 24 Jul 2004

Excellent piece.