Lot 103: SIMPLOT, ALEXANDER

103. ALEXANDER SIMPLOT Original pen and inkwash drawing signed "Alex. Simplot" in lower right corner and measuring 7 3/4" x 10 1/2", depicting five men (four in uniform) sitting and playing cards inside of a spacious tent. The artist describes the scene below the image: "CORESPONDENT [sic] WILKIE AND 3 GENERAL'S -GEN'S S.-W. -AND P-ENJOYING THEMSELVES AT CARDS-ARTIST BEING PRESENT-AT MIDNIGHT-WHILE THEIR DIVISIONS SLEPT THE PEACE OF INOCENCE [sic]." He adds: "(Kan. & Nebraska) Gen. Sturgis-Gen. Wyman-Gen.Parrott-camp near Humansville Ms." Interestingly, Simplot depicts himself apart from the group, perhaps to stress that he is simply there as an observer. Very good condition, ideal for display. $300-400