Don Stivers | |
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Born | Donald Ray Stivers 1926 |
Died | November 5, 2009 (aged 83) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | artist |
Known for | historical and military subjects |
Notable work | depictions of
Buffalo Soldiers, portrait of Civil War hero George 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 in Superior, Wisconsin. [2] During World War II, he served in the Navy in the Pacific. [3] After his military service, he attended the California 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 of Buffalo Soldiers. [3] His works are on display at military museums and bases, including the Pentagon, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, and the Army War College. [2] [1]
Stivers' portrait of Civil War hero George Crawford Platt is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. [4]
He died on November 5, 2009, at the age of 83. [3]