The Gunner and the Colonel

This is Mort Künstler limited edition print - The Gunner and the Colonel. LIMITED EDITION PRINTSPaper PrintsReproduction technique: Fine offset lithography on neutral pH archival quality paper using the finest fade-resistant inks.Each print is numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.Image Size: 16” x 28¼” • Overall Size: 22” x 33¼”Signed Artist’s Proof • Edition Size: 50 Mort Künstler’s CommentsIn reading the book Confederate Goliath by Rod Gragg, I was so fascinated by his account of the Battle of Fort Fisher, that I felt I had to paint it.I called Mr. Gragg, who informed me that part of Fort Fisher still exists (three quarters of it had been washed into the sea) and has been preserved by the State of North Carolina. He was kind enough to offer to meet me and take me on a tour of the site and I immediately accepted.I flew into Wilmington, NC on January 7th, at the exact same time of year that the battle took place and with great luck was abl