Wonderful Civil War Period Oil on Canvas Portrait of Maj. Gen. George Brinton McClellan. 16¼" X 21½", on original stretcher,...

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Wonderful Civil War Period Oil on Canvas Portrait of Maj. Gen. George Brinton McClellan. 16¼" X 21½", on original stretcher, possibly professionally cleaned, with a great primitive/ "folky" feel. McClellan is depicted mounted on his rearing horse, doffing his kepi. Very heroic. Brilliant colors, excellent detail, especially of the horse and tack. Each upper corner with an American shield in a green laurel wreath against a yellow background. Tents/camp with American flag visible in the background. Great condition, just a couple of very small, indeed negligible, repairs on the back, virtually impossible to detect on the front. Although possibly associated with McClellan's failed presidential bid in 1864 it was more likely executed when he was at the height of his Civil War military career in early 1862. Presented in the original gilt wood frame. A very appealing portrait of one of the war's most important and controversial figures.