Furling The Colors

After Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, VA on April 9, 1865, the remnants of the Confederate Army of Tennessee was still in the field. It’s leader General Joseph E. Johnson sent out feelers to the Union General William T. Sherman about  a surrender of the Army of Tennessee. They agreed to meet at a small farm site called Bennett Place near Durham, NC. After two meetings an agreement t surrender was made and signed on April 26, 1865. Their surrender was the largest of the soldiers scattered over a number of Southern states. Many of these troops just furled their flags and went home.

The painting shows one such scene. These troops near Greensboro, NC are furling their colors. The cause is lost but their honor intact. The Army of Tennessee left a legacy of bravery, honor and courage equal to it’s sister, the Army of Northern Virginia. The one thing is lacked, the leadership of Robert E. Lee and rare is that kind of leadership in history. The Army of Tennessee’s leaders were flawed in many wats but what a story!

Signed and numbered edition of 50. Giclee prints on canvas
Size: 24 x 30″
Price: $250
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