Apple River Fort
11x14
Oil on mounted gessoboard
Painted April 2024
Apple River Fort is located not far from Galena, Illinois, and dates back to the early 1830’s when Illinois settlers were moving into the area. The fort was built as a defense against Chief Blackhawk’s warriors during the Blackhawk War of 1832, and sits atop a forested hill with a great view of the surrounding landscape. Here I thought I would just pay homage to the old fort. Something you don’t often stumble on in Illinois.
11x14
Oil on mounted gessoboard
Painted April 2024
Apple River Fort is located not far from Galena, Illinois, and dates back to the early 1830’s when Illinois settlers were moving into the area. The fort was built as a defense against Chief Blackhawk’s warriors during the Blackhawk War of 1832, and sits atop a forested hill with a great view of the surrounding landscape. Here I thought I would just pay homage to the old fort. Something you don’t often stumble on in Illinois.
11x14
Oil on mounted gessoboard
Painted April 2024
Apple River Fort is located not far from Galena, Illinois, and dates back to the early 1830’s when Illinois settlers were moving into the area. The fort was built as a defense against Chief Blackhawk’s warriors during the Blackhawk War of 1832, and sits atop a forested hill with a great view of the surrounding landscape. Here I thought I would just pay homage to the old fort. Something you don’t often stumble on in Illinois.