From the April 29, 2015, Charlotte (NC) Observer.
One of the biggest paintings in the world at nearly 400 feet in length is now for sale. It has not been seen by the public since 1965. It was painted between 1881-1883 by sixteen artists working under the direction of French painter Paul Philippoteaux who made three more nearly identical paintings of this one, which is the original.
It has been appraised at $5.5 million and it is hoped that it might be acquired by the new North carolina Civil War History Center being built in Fayetteville, N.C..
It drew thousands of visitors as it toured the country after it was finished, including nearly 500,000 in 1883. It was a big attraction at the 1933 Chicago World Fair.
--Old Secesh.
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