Lot 367
Edward L. Custer (Swiss/American, 1837-1881), 'Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista', after a painting by Henry Warren (American, b 1793), oil on canvas, signed lower right 'E. Custer, Pinxt', signed en verso, 27.25in. x 39.25in., in original frame, together with a hand-colored engraving of the painting by J.C. Armytage for the Battles of America, volume II, New York, 1878. Note: The Battle of Buena Vista was one of the most crucial battles of the Mexican- American War. On February 23, 1847, after having refused the request to surrender, Major General Zachary Taylor's army of 5000 repelled the 20000 man force of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana.
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