John Rogers Original 19c Plaster Sculpture Wounded to the Rear One More Shot Original Paint



Large painted plaster sculptural group featuring a standing Union soldier with left arm is in a sling draws a cartridge from his pouch, while a sitting soldier wraps a bandage around his injured leg.



As Rogers described this work, "Two wounded soldiers have been ordered to the rear during a battle, but one of them is taking out a cartridge to load up again, determined to have one more shot before leaving."



Rogers began work on this sculpture in September 1864, and the painted plaster groups of "One More Shot" went on sale in November 1864, immediately became one of RogersÕs most popular statuettes. It remained in his sales catalogue until the end of his career, and it was a popular gift for veterans.



In 1868 a plaster copy was given to General Joseph R. Hawley who claimed: "Nothing relating to the war in painting or sculpture surpasses "One Shot More."



General George Custer took "One Shot More" with him wherever he was assigned.



The group earned international acclaim for its originality. The London Times reported that his Civil War groups, One More Shot among them, "have the refreshing and unmistakable stamp of nationality upon them"



A Brooklyn newspaper pointed out Rogers' success in integrating his storytelling details into a successful whole.



"The sculptor displayed his mastery of storytelling while skillfully detailing the uniforms and accoutrements of the courageous Union infantrymen."



The bronze master model is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 17.174).



Approximately 24 1/4 inches tall on 9 1/2 inches in diameter base.

Very good original condition, Inscribed marks: "PATENTED JAN 17 1865" "WOUNDED TO THE REAR / ONE MORE SHOT" "JOHN ROGERS NEW YORK"