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Civil War Oil on Canvas by Henry Lovie,

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Civil War Oil on Canvas by Henry Lovie,
American, mid 19th century, oil on canvas, monogrammed and dated 63 in the lower right. A period painting, the scene depicts what appears to be the 98th regiment. Inscribed in lower center with a large movement of troops fading into the distance. Stylistically, the painting is in the manner of the Hudson River School, even reminiscent of William Louis Sonntag (1822-1900) and his lush Ohio landscapes. In a period frame; 5" high x 8.25" wide (sight).

Henry Lovie (n.d.) was born in Prussia but primarily active in Cincinnati during the 1850s and 60s, working extensively as a sketch artist, topographer and illustrator for Leslie's during the Civil War. His original works are rarely discovered. (See Haverstock, "Artists in Ohio", pp. 540)

Condition: Frame regilded, very minor craquelure and darkening varnish, otherwise untouched.

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