Captain Tom Custer 7th Cavalry – Original Watercolor by Ed Vebell

This exceptional watercolor by Ed Vebell, was done in 1983, perhaps for a book or magazine article. The likeness was taken from the famous portrait photograph of the two time Medal of Honor recipient in his 1872 dress uniform. A well known figure in the world of American Western history, who along with his brother Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer, both perished in the Fight at the Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, June 25, 1876.

Edward Vebell, (1921- 2018), work in Chicago, prior to WWII as an illustrator, then enlisted in the Army, and became a staff artist for the Stars & Strips. His time at the Nuremburg War Crime trials, brought him in close range to sketch the German leaders on trial there, and before his death, donated much of his WWII works to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He later worked with the U.S. Postal Service, creating artworks used in many of their First Day Covers.

Ed Vebell was an avid collector, and like many artist, collected the items he used in his works. Ed was a true collector with a great appreciation for history. He attended many of our New England Antique Arms Society shows for years, selling off is prized pieces, and it was a great time listening to the many stories he held dear concerning his WWII experiences; enjoying Paris and the many lovely sights to painted and sketched in his makeshift apartment studio.

He was a great gentleman, and accomplished artist.

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