A carving of any subject is always an interpretation within the creative imagination of the artist in wood.  This carving of a Confederate Artillery Officer has been carved in the Whittle-Carving style of using only knives to carve a representation of a historic figure.  The pose includes a cannon ram rod to suggest the artillery motif of the soldier and his outfit is suggestive of his uniform and equipment without being inclusive of the entire outfit.  A basswood block measuring nine inches tall, three inches wide and two inches deep was used to create the carving.

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