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At the beginning of the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant served as a brigadier general until his victory at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, in 1862, when his terms were “unconditional surrender.” President Abraham Lincoln promoted him to lieutenant general in 1864, granting him command of all the Union armies. Grant created the Army of the Shenandoah, which protected the capital and routed the Confederates out of the Virginia valley. He also supported the service of approximately two hundred thousand Black men—close to ten percent of the Union army. Black soldiers were, he declared, “the heaviest blow yet given the Confederacy.” Norwegian-born artist Ole Peter Hansen Balling briefly served as a Union soldier at the start of the Civil War but returned to painting after being wounded. This portrait depicts Grant in a trench during the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg; the map on the table beside him shows the area along the Mississippi River.

Kunstnerens biografi

early life and training

ole peter hansen balling, a norwegian artist, was born in kristiania (now oslo) in 1823. he began his artistic journey as a student of norwegian artist ferdinand jonas gjøs and later trained under danish artists, including jacob emilius wnderlich. balling's early training laid the foundation for his future success in capturing the essence of his subjects.

a career spanning continents

balling's artistic career took him to various parts of the world. he studied at art academies in berlin (1843-1845) and copenhagen (1846-1848), and later, in 1854, he honed his skills under thomas couture in paris. this exposure to diverse artistic styles and techniques is reflected in the breadth of his work.

volunteering in the first schleswig-holstein war, balling demonstrated his commitment to service, which later led to his command of the 145th new york volunteer infantry regiment during the american civil war.
his time in the united states (1856-1874) saw the creation of numerous portraits, including those of union army generals and prominent american statesmen, such as ulysses s. grant, chester arthur, and john brown.
upon returning to norway, balling operated a painter workshop in horten, capturing the likenesses of norwegian naval officers and members of the royal bernadotte family.

legacy and awards

balling's work is featured in several prestigious institutions, including:

national portrait gallery in washington, d.c., where his portraits are a testament to his skill.
west point military academy in new york and the united states naval academy in annapolis, maryland, also showcase his work.
in norway, his pieces can be found at the royal norwegian navy museum in horten and the national museum of art, architecture and design in oslo.

awarded the order of the dannebrog, balling's contributions to the world of art are undeniable.

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ole peter hansen balling: grant and his generals (national portrait gallery, oil on canvas)
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references

the hirschsprung collection, copenhagen
ole peter hansen balling on wikipedia.org

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ole peter hansen balling

1823 - 1906 , Norway

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Romanticism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Romanticism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Ferdinand Jonas Gjøs
- Jacob Emilius Wunderlich
Date Of Birth: April 13, 1823
Date Of Death: May 1, 1906
Full Name: Ole Peter Hansen Balling
Nationality: Norwegian
Notable Artworks:
- Grant and His Generals
- Ulysses S. Grant
Place Of Birth: Oslo, Norway

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