"The Black Horse" (study) Bronze Sculpture by James Muir Bronze Sculptor | Allegorical Sculpture & Monuments in Bronze
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"The Black Horse" (study) Bronze Sculpture
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| "The Black Horse" (study) BRONZE SCULPTURE Edition . . 30 Size . . 11"H  |
| Formed as an Independent Volunteer Cavalry Company in 1859 from Fauquier County, Virginia of some of the finest sons of the “old Dominion,” the “Black Horse Troop” was one of the first Confederate units on the field at First Manassas. Their reputation as horsemen and fighters was already so renowned that the cry “The Black Horse” spread panic in the Union ranks when J.E.B. Stuart’s charge turned the tide of battle. Throughout the war the gallant riders of the “Black Horse” brought honor and glory to the Confederate Cavalry in the Army of Northern Virginia.
Depicted is a First Lieutenant of this renowned Troop during the initial stages of the War. The Black Horse was mustered into state service in May of 1861 to later become Company H of the 4th VA Cavalry but kept their “nom de guerre” of “The Black Horse Troop.” The uniform is early war cadet-grey trimmed in black, as many state militia and volunteer companies were. His arms consist of a “brace” of Colt Army .44’s supplied, along with his Federal issue sabre belt, cap box (used for carrying spare pistol cartridges) overcoat, poncho and canteen by a ‘generous joe. The black ostrich plume is a classic statement of ‘Southern Chivalry.’ The saddle is a Jenifer, popular in the South, and the bridle is a private purchase (or capture) combination halter/bridle with an imported English bit. The horse is his own, as all CS cavalrymen had to provide their own horse, and is of finer breeding than the Federal issue. The sabre, a captured Federal Cavalry officers Model 1860, is being returned to comrades of its original owner. |
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In keeping with his deep spiritual convictions and social consciousness, Muir's sculptural subjects have expanded to reflect the critical nature of the times in which we live. Yet, whether historical or contemporary, "the golden thread that ties it all together is still my never-ending quest for the essence of life— for Truth in its purest form."
From the Studio
James Muir awarded
The prestigious Olaf Weighorst Award at the Mountain Oyster Show in Tucson, Arizona, for the maquette of the Lifesize Baca Memorial to be installed May 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Reserve, New Mexico
James Muir Sculpture Studio & Gallery Anniversary Celebration
December 1, 2007
3-6:30 PM
Uqualla (Havasupai Medicine Man) will be performing
The Grand Opening of the new James Muir Sculpture Studio & Gallery is December 1st, 2006 3-7 p.m. with a special Ceremonial Blessing by "Uqualla" - Havasupai Medicine Man at 4:00 p.m
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