Marie Merritt - Work Detail: Prelude to Battle

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Prelude to Battle by Marie Merritt Oil ~ 20 x 24
Prelude to Battle
Oil on Canvas
20 x 24
423-787-0195
The wary eye of the commander scans the horizon for signs of the enemy and prepares his soldiers for the ensuing battle.

A swift and sure horse allowed General John Hunt Morgan to quickly attack and then move his troops to safety. Known for his lighting fast raids, this Confederate commander was both feared and revered. His life ended on September 4, 1863 during a Union raid in Greeneville, Tennessee

“With him is an arm o flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and fight our battles. II Chronicles 32:8
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