Old World Portraits
Ulysses S. Grant
Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.
Grant and His Generals
Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
1865 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A grand and historic 1865 equestrian portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant and his military leaders during the American Civil War.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Olive green, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1865 by Ole Peter Hansen Balling, this monumental work depicts General Ulysses S. Grant surrounded by his generals on horseback. The composition captures a moment of resolute leadership, with the figures and horses rendered in fine detail against a backdrop of billowing clouds and American flags, offering a powerful and dignified window into American military history.
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