“I pop bottles before I pop pistols. “ (Premature poppin’ leads to an early grave.) Rainer von Meissen, general in the Prussian Army, lover of Claudia, and explorer. Led campaign against Chief Spotted Wolf. Killed by Jacques Charbonneau Jr. while drunkenly fleeing to Fort Claudia. 1794., 2012 | 44" x 30" | Ink, acrylic, coffee, and tea on paper