Description: Jesse James By John Paul Strain Bloody Bill Anderson, Sgt. John BakerJohn Jarrette, Jesse James, Frank JamesBattle of Centralia, MissouriSeptember 27, 1864 Signed Studio Canvas GicléeCondition: New Image Size: 16" x 24 1/4"Edition size: 100Includes a Certificate of AuthenticityThe current handling time is 1 - 2 wks.Artist's Notes: "The Civil War was fought differently in Kansas and Missouri than the rest of the country. In Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee, armies of thousands would face each other in great lines of battle. In the West, battles were more often skirmishes of less than a couple of hundred men. Guerrilla tactics, surprise attacks, and ambush were the tools of the day and southerners fought by the code of the feud. The population had mixed loyalties between North or South, which caused suspicion as to who was friend or foe. Adding to the confusion, southern combatants often did not wear uniforms and sometimes dressed in federal jackets. It was in the early summer of 1864 that a young 16 year old Jesse James joined Bloody Bill Anderson’s Raiders under the command of William Quantrill to ride with his older brother Frank. On the afternoon of September 27th Anderson and about 80 of his men rode out of the federal town of Centralia, leaving behind death and destruction. Much of the town was on fire and 22 non-combatant federal soldiers had been killed. When Anderson and his men rejoined Captain George Todd’s cavalry unit back at camp, word spread of what had happened. Captain Todd chastised Anderson for what had been done. What they didn’t know was that the federals were already in pursuit. Federal Major AVE Johnston commander of the 39th infantry were mounted and on the trail with about 155 troops. After viewing the destruction and death in Centralia the federal commander vowed revenge, and a black flag was carried by his column indicating no quarter was to be given by his men for any wounded or captured prisoners. Major Johnston’s column was soon discovered by Anderson’s rear guard scouts led by Dave Pool who galloped back to camp warning their brethren. Instantly the camp jumped into action as Anderson’s and Todd’s raiders readied for battle. As the rebels mounted their horses they formed into squads of ten to twenty men. Two miles from Centralia at the rise of a golden yellow hayfield the federals formed a line of battle on foot. Johnston’s men were infantry soldiers carrying long-barreled, muzzle loading Enfield rifles. Johnston ordered his men to fix bayonets. Frank James would later recount, “John Koger, a funny fellow in our ranks, watched the Yankees get down from their horses, and said: ‘Why, the fools are going to fight on foot! God help em.” Anderson riding his new mount, smiled and leaned over to Archie Clement and said, “Not a damned revolver in the crowd!” But actually commander Johnston stood next to his horse with a six shooter in his hand. The troopers dismounted their horses, checked their equipment, tighten their horse’s girths, and remounted pulling their pistols. At the command they moved forward in line, slowly at first. The line move toward the enemy at a walk, then to a trot up the hill. They heard the federal commander scream “ready aim fire!” Frank James said when they heard the enemy officer’s command, “We were lying behind our horses (necks), a trick that Comanche Indians practiced.” When the federals fired their rifles nearly all the shots went over their heads. But three raiders were hit. Two of them, Richard Kinney and Frank Shepherd were Frank’s best friends riding on either side of him. Shepherd was killed out right and fell from his horse. Kinney was shot and pulled back, although he was able to cling to his horse. He would die soon afterward. Several horses went down as well. The federal line only got off only one shot. At 200 yards Anderson shouted “Charge” and with a bloodcurdling rebel yell the line leaped into a thundering gallop. Frank continued, “On up the hill, almost in the twinkling of an eye we were on the Yankee line.” The federal line quickly broke and a wild panic of fighting and fleeing took place. During the fight Jesse engaged and killed Major Johnston the union commander. All the federals who stood their ground and fought were killed, including a number who ran away. Ten of the raiders were wounded, a number had been bayoneted, and three were killed. Describing the battle Frank James said, “We never met many Federal soldiers that would fight us on equal terms. They would either outnumber us or would run away.” The battle was Jesse’s first big victory. After the war, Jesse James and his brother Frank would become some of the most notorious outlaws of the West." 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 long 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. 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 - $275 50 Artist's Proof Paper Giclées - $375 Image size: 19" x 29" 100 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées - $275 - here15 Artist's Proof Studio Canvas Giclées - $375 Image size 16" x 24 1/4" 100 S/N Classic Canvas Giclées - $57515 Artist's Proof Classic Canvas Giclées - $675Image size 21" x 32" 30 S/N Executive Canvas Giclées - $12005 Artist's Proof Exec. Canvas Giclées - $1400Image size 26" x 39 1/2"
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: John Paul Strain
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: John Paul Strain
Size: 16 in (h) x 24 1/4 in (w)
Item Length: See height
Region of Origin: United States
Framing: Unframed
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 2020
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Reproduction
Item Height: 16 in
Style: Historical Realism, Realism
Features: Signed
Unit Quantity: 1
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 24 1/4 in
Culture: American
Time Period Produced: 2020
Signed: Yes
Title: Jesse James
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Canvas
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Subject: Battle of Centralia, Missouri, Jesse James, September 27, 1864, Bloody Bill Anderson, Sgt. John Baker, John Jarrette, Frank James, History
Type: Painting
COA Issued By: John Paul Strain Historical Art
Theme: History
Production Technique: watercolor gouache giclee
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
