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Don Troiani's Gettysburg - 36 Masterful Paintings and Riveting History of the Civil War's Epic Battle - cover
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Don Troiani's Gettysburg - 36 Masterful Paintings and Riveting History of the Civil War's Epic Battle

Don Troiani, Tom Huntington

Editora: Stackpole Books

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The acclaimed Civil War artist and historian vividly evokes the Battle of Gettysburg in this collection of thirty-six paintings paired with informative text. Don Troiani is renowned for his realistic and historically accurate paintings capturing the grand struggle of America’s Civil War. In this volume, he presents thirty-six major paintings of the Gettysburg campaign. The beautifully reproduced artworks are enhanced by an introductory history of the battle by Civil War expert Tom Huntington. Each beautifully detailed and historically accurate painting is accompanied by a description of the scene and the historical figures taking part in the action.
Disponível desde: 14/06/2023.
Comprimento de impressão: 145 páginas.

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