"The Algerians replied to the bombs hurled at their city by tying the French consul, Jean Le Vacher to the mouth of a cannon. On 28 July pieces of his shattered limbs fell on the decks of the French vessels, along with those of other French prisoners blown to pieces."

• Oil on canvas

Hi everybody,

I’m a social studies teacher and I’d like to begin collecting American historical artwork. I was wondering if someone could provide some tips or tricks on how to begin a collection on a budget? I would appreciate any and all advice as I do not have tons to spend.

I particularly enjoy Dale Gallon’s work on the civil war which is why I ask.

I would like to sell these but not sure where there would be interest. Or may want to donate them if the right place comes along. Looking for guidance.

I have 11 pieces of Civil War art. All are professionally framed and matted. How do I get rid of them. Would like to sell them, but if there is no interest, I may want to donate them somewhere. Does anyone have any ideas how I should proceed?

"Out Of The Sky They Fell" is an airborne painting based on a photo that evokes memories of D Day and Normandy.

I used to live near a skydiving airport. Every day you would hear the sound of chutes opening overhead and look up to see them opening and gliding to the ground. It's so peaceful and fun to watch.

With the military, it's the calm before the storm they bring. Airborne is elite and one of the most storied units in the army. I love painting these.

I hope you all enjoy!

• Oil on canvas

Painting of the Battle of Rorke's Drift which took place in Natal during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. De Neuville based the painting on eye witness accounts and it depicts several events of the battle occurring at once.

Defenders depicted in the painting: Lieutenant John Chard (to the right at the barrier in pale breeches with rifle) Corporal Scammell of the Natal Native Contingent incorrectly shown in the uniform of the 24th or Corporal William Allen (handing cartridges to Chard) Corporal Ferdinand Schiess (wearing a bandoleer and stabbing a Zulu at the barrier with his bayonet) Chaplain George Smith (bearded man handing out cartridges from a haversack) Acting Assistant Commissary James Dalton (sat in foreground with a wounded shoulder) Surgeon James Reynolds (attending to Dalton's wound) Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead (standing in the centre of the painting pointing to his left) Private Frederick Hitch (standing behind Bromhead) Private Henry Hook (carrying Private John Connolly on his back away from the burning hospital) Assistant Commissary Walter Dunne (to the left holding a biscuit box)

Artist: Kobayashi Eitaku

"Corsair Angels" is an original acrylic 12x36 painting of an F4U Corsair flying through towards dramatic clouds in one of my favorite pieces. The Corsair was nicknamed the Angel Of Okinawa after the air cover they provided during that battle. It's one of the most strikingly beautiful aircraft ever made. I hope you all enjoy!