Philip Henry Sheridan by Thomas Buchanan Read. A spirited oil painting of a military officer in a blue uniform charging on a black horse while brandishing a sword.

Philip Henry Sheridan

Thomas Buchanan Read

1871 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic 19th-century equestrian portrait capturing General Philip Henry Sheridan in a moment of dramatic action.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Olive green, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1871 by Thomas Buchanan Read, this masterful oil painting depicts Union General Philip Henry Sheridan rallying his troops during the American Civil War. The composition is defined by its intense energy, showing the general atop his famous black horse, Rienzi, as they gallop across a hazy battlefield with a sword raised high in a call to action.