Künstler, Mort: Blue and the Gray

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY: Civil War Art by Mort Kunstler

SADDLE BROOK, NJ...Due to the overwhelming response to Mort Kunstler's award-winning CIVIL WAR trading card set last summer, the fine art division of Comic Images, Keepsake Collectibles, has just announced another Civil War classic, THE BLUE AND THE GRAY:CIVIL WAR ART BY MORT KUNSTLER. This 72-card set premiers this April, painted by one of America's finest and best-lived Civil War historical artists.

Just as the Civil War left its indelible mark on America's history, THE CIVIL WAR:THE ART OF MORT KUNSTLER Collector Cards left a lasting impression on collectors everywhere. The set received a first-place Gummie Award from "Non-Sport Update" for the "Most Creative Set of the Year" and placed in the top three for both "Best Set of the Year" and "Favorite Non-Sport Artist."

"Mort's Civil War set holds the honor of being the first produced by our fine art division, Keepsake Collectibles," said Alan Gordon, President of Comic Images. "We were extremely pleased with this collaboration, and apparently so were the fans, considering the set sold out almost immediately. You don't have to be a Civil War buff to appreciate the mastery of the paintings or enjoy the informative text on the backs. We expect this year's THE BLUE AND THE GRAY to be one of our most sought-after sets ever."

The realistic images of war and of the Old Wet have never been better depicted than by the brush strokes of kKunstler, whose 40-year career has seen his works displayed in the most prestigious art galleries, museums, books and magazines as well as the White House. He is well known for his use of color in creating mood, and is equally noted for his detailed research into the historical accuracy of a scene before he commits it to canvas. This series is Kunstler's third with Keepsake Collectibles following the highly-acclaimed WILD WEST:THE ART OF MORT KUNSTLER Collector Cards released this past November.

Famed historian, Rod Gragg, penned the backs of the first CIVIL WAR set focusing on its major battles and generals. He once again lends his expert knowledge to the backs of THE BLUE AND THE GRAY, delving deeper into the triumphs and tragedies of the war that changed our nation's history forever.

Printed on super-think 24pt stock with borderless UV-coated fronts and full-color backs, these cards will make a wonderful addition to any collector's library.

Bonus Cards Include: Six Chromiums and Mort Kunstler Autograph Cards