Signed, dated 1887. "Copyright 1891 [upper right hand corner] C. Klacknor, 5 E. 19th St." Charcoal litho of Trego oil painting depicting a Civil War cavalry charge. Matted on white card, the litho measures 22 x 30.75", in period wooden frame measuring 42 x 33.5", with cardboard backing and hang-wire. Charcoal print slightly yellowed, with light water soiling visible on left and right margins of white matting. Else VG.

Born in 1859, William B.T.Trego was one of America's most talented painters of Revolutionary and Civil War battle scenes. He created a sensation at the age of 20 in 1879 when he painted THE CHARGE OF CUSTER AT WINCHESTER. He later painted the highly popular MARCH TO VALLEY FORGE and THE CHARIOT RACE FROM BEN HUR. Regarded as "..one of the finest colorists" in America, Trego had an extraordinary talent for depicting horses and troops in rapid furious motion. As this magnificent charcoal rendering of THE CHARGE eloquently testifies. Invites further research.

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