Don Stivers Civil War Art

Duel at Yew Ridge

Don Stivers. A surprise encounter on June 9, 1863 at Brandy Station, Virginia grew to be the largest cavalry engagement of the Civil War. While organizing a skillful retreat on Yew Ridge, Brig. Gen. W.H.F. "Rooney" Lee, son of General Robert E. Lee, was singled out by a young Yankee Captain named Wesley Merritt - and with the point of his saber, demanded the Confederate General's surrender. Lee responded by slashing with his saber, narrowly missing Merritt's head and taking his hat instead. 22"x 18" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.
 

No Surrender

Don Stivers. While others would surrender Fort Donelson on February 16, 1862, for Nathan Bedford Forrest that was not an option: "I did not come here for the purpose of surrendering my command." Resolving to cut his way out or die trying, he led his men out of the fort to fight another day. 25"x 18" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

One Flag, One Country, One Destiny

Don Stivers. It could have been an awkward, volatile Homecoming in June of 1875 for former U.S. Military graduates who had left the "Old Army" to fight with the Confederacy. But West Point bonds transcend ill will as former Confederate James Longstreet grasps the hand of his former enemy Horace Porter and comradeship prevails. 24"x 17" print is signed and numbered by the artist.
 

Passing Through

Don Stivers. Troops under General Richard Ewell capture Carlisle, Pennsylvania on June 27th, 1863, marking the Confederacy's northernmost advance of the Civil War. 25"x 18" limited edition print is signed by the artist.

Service to the Line

Don Stivers. While any army may march on its stomach, it fights with its weapons, and it was the job of the Ordnance Department to keep the army supplied. At Gettysburg, they set up shop repairing and refitting weapons just yards from the fighting - providing "service to the line." 23"x 17½" print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Stay and Fight It Out

Don Stivers. On the sultry night of July 2nd, 1863, Major General George G. Meade calls in his commanders to ponder the army's tactical future, and unwittingly, the future of the United States. They discussed their options, but the one decided on - "stay and fight it out" - led to the final victory. 26"x 17½" print is signed and numbered by the artist.

The Mortal Encounter

Don Stivers. During the Battle of Brandy Station, an early morning fight on the dusty Beverly Road proved the bravery of Union Colonel Benjamin F. "Grimes" Davis - and cost him his life. This type of close-in, man-to-man combat was typical of much of the cavalry fighting during the Civil War. Print measures 18"x 11½".