Don Troiani (b. 1949)

Untitled

1986

Gouache and watercolor on paper

Signed and dated to lower left

Visible 8 5/8 in. x 11 1/4 in., matted and framed to 18 3/8 in. x 21 1/2 in. 

A portrait of two Confederate soldiers. They are both in gray uniforms with fully fastened coats and belts, with the one on the left sporting a slouch hat and the one on the right donning a kepi. The soldier on the left is holding a muzzle-loading rifle and has a holstered pistol peeking out from his left hip. His cartridge box can be seen behind his right thigh. The soldier on the right carries more supplies: a knapsack, canteen, bedroll, at least one pistol on his belt, and a muzzle-loading rifle. 

An American traditional academic realistic painter, Don Troiani is a well-known figure among historians and collectors alike. Known for evocative and historically accurate depictions of the Civil War and Revolutionary War, Troiani’s art exhibits fine craftsmanship and advanced topical research. Troiani took up his studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and New York City’s Art Students League between 1967 and 1971, during which his detailed style of subjects was refined. Using a distinct oil and watercolor approach, his depictions of American soldiers are often outfitted with detailed examples of military uniforms, insignia, and weapons, which reflect the vast amount of research Troiani’s pieces exhibit. As a militaria collector himself, Troiani’s work serves as educational references in book compilations, illustrated guides, reference materials, and museum and government publications. 

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[Art, Folk Art, Military Art, Etching, Engraving, Lithographs, Prints, Ephemera] [Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Relics, Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]