Headquarters at Narrow Passage By John Paul Strain Artist Proof Paper Giclée

Headquarters at Narrow Passage By John Paul Strain General Stonewall JacksonLt. Jedediah HotchkissWoodstock, VirginiaMarch 26, 1862 Remarques included along the white border on bottom of print(only on this AP paper giclee)Signed Artist’s Proof Paper GicléeImage size: 19 1/4″ x 23 1/4″Edition size: 50Handling time ranges from 2 – 10 business daysShips flat and free via FedEx Includes a Certificate of AuthenticityARTIST DESCRIPTION: «On March 23rd General Stonewall Jackson’s army had suffered a tactical defeat at the Battle of Kernstown. But Jackson’s boldness and audacity during the battle alarmed Federal officers to the point that the size of the Confederate force was greatly overestimated. Federal plans to send two divisions away from the Valley to reinforce General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign were cancelled. Jackson retreated up the Valley Pike to Woodstock with the Federals following behind. He made his headquarters at the large two story log home of Miss Daisy Ruddell Stover. The home was located next to the Valley Pike at Narrow Passage Creek which flowed into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Believing Narrow Passage to be good ground to defend, General Jackson formed a defensive line to do battle if the Federals continued to advance. On the 26th of March General Jackson met for the first time the talented map maker Lt. Jedediah Hotchkiss. The General visited with Hotchkiss about his topographical drawing abilities and viewed some examples of his work. Jackson then said, “I want you to make me a map of the Valley, from Harper’s Ferry to Lexington, showing all points of offense and defense in those places. Mr. Pendleton will give you orders for whatever outfit you want.» General Jackson now had in place one of the key men who would give him the strategic information needed to out maneuver the Federal armies he was facing. Hotchkiss became one of the more valued members of the General’s personal staff. Stonewall Jackson would begin his Valley Campaign with the help of Jedediah’s 8 foot map of the Valley, and his army would not lose another battle.» ABOUT THE ARTIST: John Paul Strain and his paintings have been featured on the television shows of C-Span’s Washington Journal, The History Channel, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Throughout his career he has won many awards for his art. Reproductions of his work have won numerous 1st place awards and «Best of Show» honors, such as the PICA Awards, The Printing Industry of the Carolina’s, and at the PIAG Awards in Georgia. Strain is also a featured artist for internationally known collector art companies the Bradford Exchange and the Franklin Mint for which he has created a Civil War Chess Set, several limited edition plate series, sculptures, and many other collectible items featuring his paintings. Mr. Strain has also completed a number of commissioned works for the United States Army, which are on permanent display at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort McNair, Washington D.C., and the battlefield visitor’s center at Normandy, France. Today, Mr. Strain’s original paintings can be found in many noted museums such as the Museum of Fredericksburg, and at Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. Over 90,000 pieces of limited edition art and original paintings by John Paul Strain have been sold and treasured throughout the world! Display this magnificent work of art proudly and cherish it for many years to come! Also available:S/N Paper Giclées – $275Limited Edition size: 200Image size 19 1/4″ x 23 1/4″All other formats: Sold out