Don Stivers | |
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| Born | Donald Ray Stivers 1926 (1926) |
| Died | November 5, 2009 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | artist |
| Known for | historical and military subjects |
| Notable work | depictions ofBuffalo Soldiers, portrait of Civil War heroGeorge Crawford Platt |
Don Stivers (1926 – November 5, 2009) was an American artist, known for his portrayal of historical and military subjects.[1]
He was born Donald Ray Stivers in 1926 and raised inSuperior, Wisconsin.[2] During World War II, he served in theNavy in the Pacific.[3] After his military service, he attended theCalifornia College of the Arts in San Francisco.[1][3]
He was a member of the Loudoun Sketch Club.[2] His art includes World War II scenes,Civil War scenes, and depictions of the American West. He is most known for his depictions ofBuffalo Soldiers.[3] His works are on display at military museums and bases, includingthe Pentagon, theU.S. Cavalry Museum, and theArmy War College.[2][1]
Stivers' portrait of Civil War heroGeorge Crawford Platt is displayed at theNational Gallery of Art inWashington, D.C.[4]
He died on November 5, 2009, at the age of 83.[3]
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