Original Signed Limited Edition Print: Framed “Eye of the Storm” by Mort Künstler - 231/1000 - 27 ¾ x 33”

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a signed print of “Eye of the Storm” by John Paul Strain. On the evening of September 18, 1863, in the dark of night amidst heavy smoke General Patrick Cleburne and his Division overran Union positions in the action of the densely wooded banks of Chickamauga Creek and captured three guns. One of them, a bronze 12 pound "Napoleon" is in the foreground, with a dead Union artillerist pinned underneath. Near Cleburne, held by the standard bearer, is the "Full Moon" Hardee flag that was used by Cleburne's Division at Chickamagua. One peculiarity of this flag was the inverted crossed cannons in the center of the white circle. The frame is well-put together and the print is very clear. This is a limited run print, number 231 out of 1000.

“In searching for a scene during the Battle of Chickamagua that would make an interesting and dramatic painting, I came across the accounts of General Patrick Cleburne in the action of the evening of September 18, 1863. When I reached the part where the fighting started in darkness and found it never before had been portrayed, I immediately decided this would be my Chickamagua painting. I had never seen a battle painting done in total darkness, with the only light coming from the firing of the guns, and felt that it would be very dramatic, and would look like no other Civil War painting I had seen, and would certainly be an artistic challenge.”

“After fierce fighting in the dark, Cleburne and his Division overran Union positions and captured three guns. One of them, a bronze 12 pound “Napoleon” is in the foreground, with a dead Union artillerist pinned underneath.”

The frame measures 27 ¾ x 33” and is in great shape. The original certificate of authenticity is in a sleeve on the back.

Ready to hang and display!