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ARTIST - JOHN PAUL STRAIN
Artist John Paul Strain captures the color, drama and heroism of the Civil War with a vivid realism that is unique among the nation's top-ranking historical artists. A native Southerner born in Nashville, Tennessee, John Paul Strain has studied American History and the War Between the States in particular practically all of his life. He received his formal training at BYU, polished his professional techniques as an illustrator for the U.S. Department of Energy, and soon afterwards entered the field of historical fine art, prints and posters.
His work met immediate success and was showcased at a premiere gallery in the Rocky Mountains. Acclaimed for his paintings of the Old West, he eventually moved to Texas to work full time in the field of historical art. His early art, prints and posters depicting Civil War subjects produced the same enthusiastic response as his Western Art, and in the 1980s John Paul Strain began to concentrate on the Civil War. Few artists in the field have gained such widespread popularity so quickly.
His art, prints and posters are now acclaimed among collectors, who prize his studies of Lee, Jackson, Forrest and other Civil War leaders, as well as his scenes of conflict and pageantry. His distinctive artistic style, which combines bright colors and contrasting shadows, and his devotion to historic authenticity have dramatically increased his popularity. Today, his original art is displayed throughout America and among collectors of fine art limited-edition Civil War prints. Artist John Paul Strain has become an American favorite.
"Secret Rendezvous" John Paul Strain S/N Limited Edition Paper Giclee
Lt. Jesse McNeill & Mary Clara Bruce
The Revere House – Cumberland, Maryland – February 1865
It was one of the most fascinating and romantic love stories of the Civil War. Lt. Jesse McNeill was a member of McNeill’s Rangers, a partisan unit of Confederate cavalrymen based out of Moorefield in western Virginia. 18-year-old Jesse was deeply in love with the young and beautiful Mary Clara Bruce. Mary’s father, Robert Bruce, was the Colonel of the U.S. Second Maryland Regiment, of the Potomac Home Brigade. Col. Bruce was also a prominent banker, accountant and businessman in Cumberland. Mary was an outgoing vivacious beauty who acted and sang occasionally at the Belvedere Hall theater in Cumberland. Her relationship with a handsome young Confederate lieutenant would never be sanctioned by her parents.
The problem for Jesse was that not only did his sweetheart live 50 miles away, her father was a U.S. Army Colonel and she resided in a town that was a Federal strong hold, garrisoned with 8,000 troops to protect the B&O railroad hub. Also, Federal generals considered McNeill’s Rangers “Bushwhackers” and not entitled to the rules of war regarding captured prisoners. If Jesse was caught in or around the town of Cumberland, he would most certainly be hung as a spy. To complicate matters even more, word came to Jesse that one of the Federal Major Generals residing in the Barnum House, Benjamin F. Kelley, was beginning to court Mary.
Jesse needed to see Mary. Undaunted by the risk and accompanied by his friend and fellow Ranger John B. Fay, a secret rendezvous was arranged near the Revere House, a hotel located next to the B&O railroad depot on Baltimore Street.After the romantic meeting, shielded by a steam engine and train, Jesse realized something needed to be done about General Kelley. The matter was brought before the whole Company of Rangers, and it was decided that a raid would be planned to capture General Kelley who was staying at the Barnum House and General Crook at the Revere House, and clear the way for Jesse’s love affair.
The great Cumberland raid took place on the snowy night of February 21st and resulted in one of the most brilliant exploits of the civil war, the capture of Major Generals Kelley and Crook. After a brief confinement in Richmond, Virginia, Kelley was released by special exchange shortly before the war ended three months later. Kelley returned to Cumberland where he would offer Mary Clara Bruce the security and comfortable life of being the wife of a wealthy general. She accepted General Kelley’s marriage proposal despite her love for Jesse and her thoughts of their secret rendezvous.
19-1/4" by 22-3/4" Signed and Numbered Giclee Paper Print, limited to 200 - $225
Also available in these formats:
19-1/4" by 22-3/4" Signed and Numbered Artist Proof Giclee Paper Print, limited to 50, with Remarque (see below) - $325
19" by 22-1/4" Signed and Numbered Studio Canvas Giclee, limited to 95 - $275
19" by 22-1/4" Signed and Numbered Studio Canvas Giclee Artist Proofs, limited to 15 - $325
25" x 29-1/2" Signed and Numbered Classic Canvas Giclee, limited to 65 - $525
25" x 29-1/2" Signed and Numbered Classic Canvas Giclee, Artist Proof, limited to 10 - $675
32" by 37-3/4" Signed and Numbered Executive Canvas Giclee, limited to 15 - $1200
32" by 37-3/4" Signed and Numbered Executive Canvas Giclee Artist Proofs, limited to 5 - $1400
Remarque on Artist Proof Giclee Paper Print Edition Only
All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than "open" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.
The term "giclee" denotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction. The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. If the Limited Edition is 400 s/n, there would be 40 APs. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.
A remarque is a drawing done in the white border area of an art print. The subject of the remarque is usually determined by the artist. Each remarque is a piece of original art which adds to the value of the print by making that particular print unique and exclusive from the rest of the prints in the edition.
All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
His work met immediate success and was showcased at a premiere gallery in the Rocky Mountains. Acclaimed for his paintings of the Old West, he eventually moved to Texas to work full time in the field of historical art. His early art, prints and posters depicting Civil War subjects produced the same enthusiastic response as his Western Art, and in the 1980s John Paul Strain began to concentrate on the Civil War. Few artists in the field have gained such widespread popularity so quickly.
His art, prints and posters are now acclaimed among collectors, who prize his studies of Lee, Jackson, Forrest and other Civil War leaders, as well as his scenes of conflict and pageantry. His distinctive artistic style, which combines bright colors and contrasting shadows, and his devotion to historic authenticity have dramatically increased his popularity. Today, his original art is displayed throughout America and among collectors of fine art limited-edition Civil War prints. Artist John Paul Strain has become an American favorite.
"Secret Rendezvous" John Paul Strain S/N Limited Edition Paper Giclee
Lt. Jesse McNeill & Mary Clara Bruce
The Revere House – Cumberland, Maryland – February 1865
Also available in these formats:
19-1/4" by 22-3/4" Signed and Numbered Artist Proof Giclee Paper Print, limited to 50, with Remarque (see below) - $325
19" by 22-1/4" Signed and Numbered Studio Canvas Giclee, limited to 95 - $275
19" by 22-1/4" Signed and Numbered Studio Canvas Giclee Artist Proofs, limited to 15 - $325
25" x 29-1/2" Signed and Numbered Classic Canvas Giclee, limited to 65 - $525
25" x 29-1/2" Signed and Numbered Classic Canvas Giclee, Artist Proof, limited to 10 - $675
32" by 37-3/4" Signed and Numbered Executive Canvas Giclee, limited to 15 - $1200
32" by 37-3/4" Signed and Numbered Executive Canvas Giclee Artist Proofs, limited to 5 - $1400
Remarque on Artist Proof Giclee Paper Print Edition Only
All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than "open" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.
The term "giclee" denotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction. The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. If the Limited Edition is 400 s/n, there would be 40 APs. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.
A remarque is a drawing done in the white border area of an art print. The subject of the remarque is usually determined by the artist. Each remarque is a piece of original art which adds to the value of the print by making that particular print unique and exclusive from the rest of the prints in the edition.
All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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