Gettysburg Moon
* By John Paul Strain *
26th North Carolina at Marsh Creek
- Signed Artist's Proof Executive Canvas Giclee
- Condition: New
- Handling time varies but could take up to 3.5 wks
- Ships free via FedEx rolled in a tube
- Limited Edition size: 5
- Image size: 30 1/2" x 40"
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Notes from the Artist: "The 26th North Carolina was a veteran regiment, commanded by 21 year old Henry King Burgwyn Jr., a brilliant student before the war, and now an amiable and courageous colonel. Exhausted by the day's duties, Burgwyn rested while his second in command rode the picket line. Lt. Colonel John Randolph Lane reflected the dash and decisive personality of his colonel. Lane began his military service as the captain of G company before his promotion to Lt. Colonel in 1862. Placed at Marsh Creek on the advanced picket line, Lane was entrusted with the important duty of guarding Hill's corps from surprise. There had been a near brush that day with Federal cavalry near Gettysburg. Everyone knew that there would be an advance toward the town the next day to find out whether those troops belonged to the Army of the Potomac or just another Pennsylvania militia unit. Lane's pocket watch ticked away the hours until dawn and the new day, when the 26th would take up their arms and march toward a deadly rendezvous on July 1. By day's end, Colonel Burgwyn would be dying beside hundreds of his men. Colonel Lane would be critically wounded but would eventually return to his command and serve until the end of the war. In the days to come, the 26th North Carolina would experience success and tragedy. At this moment, though, the stillness of the night and a soldier's rest were more welcome than the call to battle."
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. 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. John Paul 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. In 2010 Mr. Strain won the Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award presented by the Military Order of the Stars and Bars - Descendants of Officers of the Confederacy. In 2017 Mr. Strain was unanimously chosen by the Board of Directors of the General N.B. Forrest Historical Society for the “Forrest Distinguished Artist of the Year Award” Notably his work has been collected by many US Senators, US Congressmen, State Governors, music and Hollywood celebrities. His work can be found at the United States Pentagon, and assorted United States Navy Military War Ships currently in service. Over 90,000 pieces of John Paul Strain's Limited Edition Art and original paintings have been sold and enjoyed worldwide!
Caring for Your Canvas: Your fine art giclée reproduction is beautiful and delicate and should be handled with the same extreme care that you would give an original painting. The giclée has been produced using superior printing technologies and premium quality materials. Treat this investment as you would any piece of fine art. To ensure that your giclée maintains its presentation quality for years of enjoyment, please adhere to the following recommendations when handling and displaying:
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A consistent environment with temperatures within the 60 to 85 degrees F range and relative humidity of 30 – 55% is recommended.
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