
Last Civil War Veteran (Original for the Print)
1965
This mixed media work depicts a wounded or deceased soldier lying in repose on a bed, rendered in muted ochre and tan tones. Above the recumbent figure, American flags and patriotic textiles are arranged, including the Confederate battle flag, the Stars and Stripes, and star patterned fabrics in blue. The composition juxtaposes intimate, vulnerable imagery of the soldier's body with symbols of national conflict and division, creating a poignant commentary on the human cost of war. The drawing combines careful anatomical rendering with gestural watercolor and ink passages, reflecting on themes of sacrifice and historical memory.
- Medium
- oil, pastel and graphite on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
For Sale
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