Evening Orders in Strasburg By John Paul Strain Executive Canvas Giclée

Evening Orders in Strasburg By John Paul Strain Stonewall JacksonCaptain Abram SpenglerSpengler Hall – Strasburg, VirginiaMarch 22, 1862 Signed Executive Canvas GicléeLimited Edition size: 10Image size: 27 1/4″ x 40″Handling time ranges from 1 – 3.5 wksShips free via FedEx rolled in a tube FROM THE ARTIST: «I have only to say, that if the valley is lost Virginia is lost», were the words of General Stonewall Jackson in the winter of 1862. Explaining his strategy and intent to his officers Jackson declared, «War means fighting! The business of a soldier is to fight. Armies are not called out to dig trenches, to throw up breastworks, live in camps, but to find the enemy, and strike him; to invade his country, and do him all possible damage in the shortest possible time.» But Jackson’s first task was to deal with the Federal armies that had invaded his country. US General Nathaniel P. Banks and his army of 40,000 men were threatening Winchester from three directions. With only 3600 soldiers ready to oppose the huge force, Jackson moved his men and supplies to Strasburg. General Jackson would choose the ground on which to attack his enemy, but his troops were insufficiently drilled and unprepared for such a daunting task. Consolidating his forces in the Woodstock-Mt. Jackson region, General Jackson readied his army. Believing the Confederates had been pushed out of the valley and were no longer a threat, US General George B. McClellan ordered Banks to leave a few regiments in Winchester and post the bulk of his army to the Manassas Gap Railroad Bridge. Jackson soon received reports of the Federal army heading north and knew Bank’s army had been recalled to aid in McClellan’s invasion of the Virginia peninsula to attack Richmond. This would not stand. Ready or not Jackson ordered his army north to engage the enemy. At dawn on March 22 with sheets of rain blowing down the pike, General Stonewall Jackson and his army headed north at the route step. Despite the raw windy day and deep mud, the men made 27 miles and camped around Strasburg. In the evening of the first day’s march at Spengler Hall, General Jackson issued orders to one of his officers of the Stonewall Brigade, Captain Abram Spengler, to be ready to accelerate their march at dawn, and arrive in Winchester the next evening ready to fight. Stonewall’s operations during the next three months would make his name a household word. The Valley Campaign had begun.» ABOUT JOHN PAUL STRAIN: Mr. 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. John Paul is 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. He 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, his original paintings can be found in many noted museums such as the Museum of Fredericksburg, and at Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. The National Park Service uses his images in their publications and at battlefield sites. His paintings are also featured on historical plaque markers located at General Robert E. Lee’s home Arlington National Cemetery – Virginia… Harper’s Ferry National Battlefield Park – Jefferson County, West Virginia… Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park – Stewart County, Tennessee… Stone’s River National Battlefield Park – Murfreesboro, Tennessee… General J.E.B Stuart’s Home Laurel Hill – Patrick County, Virginia… .Patrick Gass Home of the Lewis and Clark Journey of the Corps of Discovery, Penn State Franklin County Master Gardeners of Chambersburg, PA. Strain’s paintings have helped to raise funds for many historical restoration projects and battlefield preservation organizations. Over 90,000 pieces of John Paul Strain’s limited edition art and original paintings have been sold and enjoyed! Options Archival Paper Giclées200 S/N Paper Giclées – $225 50 Artist’s Proof Paper Giclées – $325 Image Size 19 1/4″ x 25 1/4″ Canvas Giclées95 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées – $275 15 Artist’s Proof Studio Canvas Giclées – $325 Image size 18″ x 23 3/4″ 65 S/N Classic Canvas Giclées – $52515 Artist’s Proof Classic Canvas Giclées – $675Image size 24″ x 31 3/4″ 10 S/N Executive Canvas Giclées – $1200 (here)2 Artist’s Proof Executive Canvas Giclées – $1400Image size 27 1/4″ x 40″