Mort Künstler – “While the Enemy Rests” Custom Framed Print 15” x 18”
Mort Künstler – While the Enemy Rests Custom Framed Print 15" x 18"
Item Description
Offered here is a beautifully custom-framed open edition print titled While the Enemy Rests by acclaimed historical artist Mort Künstler. This striking winter scene captures a moment of quiet observation and calculated patience, as mounted soldiers pause along a snow-covered ridge overlooking the landscape below.
Künstler masterfully contrasts the cold stillness of the terrain with the underlying tension of war, creating a powerful sense of anticipation and strategy. The crisp blues and soft winter light give this piece a serene yet commanding presence.
Product Details
- Artist: Mort Künstler
- Title: While the Enemy Rests
- Edition: Open Edition Print
- Image Size: 9" x 12"
- Overall Framed Size: 15" x 18"
Museum Quality Custom Framing
- Custom framed in a 1" cherry wood frame
- Elegant double matting:
- Navy blue suede outer mat
- Burgundy inner mat
- 100% acid-free matting to museum standards
- Protected with conservation clear glass (99% UV protection)
- Dust-covered backing for long-term preservation
- Professionally wired and ready to hang
✔ Museum-quality presentation
✔ Ready for immediate display
About Mort Künstler
Mort Künstler is widely regarded as America’s premier historical artist, celebrated for his Civil War paintings and exceptional storytelling.
After an already accomplished career illustrating American history, Künstler focused on Civil War subjects in the 1980s, quickly becoming the most collected artist in the genre.
- “The foremost Civil War artist of our time—if not of all time.” – Dr. James I. Robertson Jr.
- “None captures the human element… quite like Mort Künstler.” – James McPherson
Why This Piece Stands Out
- Beautiful winter battlefield vantage scene
- Strong sense of strategy, patience, and anticipation
- Cool blue tones create a calm yet dramatic atmosphere
- Museum-quality framing enhances presentation
- Ideal for collectors, historians, or refined interiors
Shipping & Handling
- Professionally packed for safe delivery
- Ships ready to hang right out of the box
Final Thoughts
While the Enemy Rests is a quietly powerful and visually captivating work, showcasing Mort Künstler’s ability to convey both atmosphere and narrative. A timeless addition to any Civil War or historical art collection, presented in true museum-quality fashion.