The Last Crossing By John Paul Strain New Signed Artist Proof Paper Giclée

Description: The Last Crossing By John Paul Strain General Robert E. Lee & Major Walter H. TaylorFalling Waters, Williamsport, MarylandJuly 13, 1863 Remarque on Artist's Proof Print Edition only.Included in the white border on the bottom of the print. Signed Artist's Proof Paper GicléeCondition: NewImage Size: 19 1/4" x 25 1/4"Limited Edition size: 50Includes a Certificate of Authenticity* Handling time ranges from 1 - 2 wks, then ships flat and free via FedEx * Notes by John Paul Strain: "After the battle of Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia retreated south in a torrential rain storm that lasted for two days. As General Robert E. Lee’s army reached the Potomac River at Williamsport, they found a swollen, raging and impassable river. A pontoon bridge near the town had been broken up by a Federal raiding party leaving Lee’s army in a perilous position. With the river so high some predicted it might be a week before the river could be crossed and Federal forces had already begun probing for an opening to attack. With the Potomac River to their backs, a full scale attack by US General Mead’s army would be disastrous. General Lee issued orders for his commanders to set up defensive positions around the army and prepare for battle. Soon a mixed force of Federal cavalry and artillery appeared threatening to capture wagons carrying wounded soldiers. General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry along with infantry were able to push back the enemy probe. Lee turned his attention to his wounded soldiers and ordered any ferry boats to begin transporting the injured to the south bank. Lee then gave Major J. A. Harman the assignment to somehow rebuild the pontoon bridge. General Lee wrote to his wife, “Had the river not unexpectedly risen, all would have been well with us; but God, in His all-wise providence, ruled otherwise, and our communications have been interrupted and almost cut off.” By July 13 Lee’s prayers were answered. The river had receded to about 4 feet and Major Harman had reconstructed the pontoon bridge using wood from old warehouses, and recovered boats from down river. General Lee decided to attempt the crossing of his army under the cover of night. Disheartening to all it began to rain again that afternoon and by nightfall the men were facing another “pouring from the skies” wrote Col. Alexander. All night the army labored to cross the Potomac. General Lee sat on his horse at the north end of the bridge encouraging his men throughout the whole night. At times the rain came down so hard it was difficult to keep the three or four torches alight to guide the procession. The shaky bridge miraculously held together “as it swayed to and fro, lashed by the current. By morning a great weight seemed to be lifted from General Lee’s shoulders, as most of the army had crossed into Virginia safely. In the distance the guns of the rear guard under the command of General Henry Heath could be heard. Heath and Pender’s battle at Falling Waters was soon over, and the rest of Army of Northern Virginia was back on home soil. This would be the southern army’s last crossing of the Potomac River." About the artist: 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. 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. He has 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. Over 90,000 pieces of limited edition art and original paintings by John Paul Strain have been sold and treasured throughout the world. Options:200 S/N Paper Giclées - $27550 Artist's Proof Paper Giclées - $375Image size: 19 1/4" x 25 1/4" 100 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées - $27515 Artist's Proof Studio Canvas Giclées - $375Image size 16" x 21" 100 S/N Classic Canvas Giclées - $57515 Artist's Proof Classic Canvas Giclées - $675Image size 22" x 29" 30 S/N Executive Canvas Giclées - $12005 Artist's Proof Executive Canvas Giclées - $1400Image size 28 3/4" x 38"

Price: 375 USD

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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