Secret Rendezvous (1865) By John Paul Strain New Signed Classic Canvas Giclée

Description: Introducing. . . Secret Rendezvous By John Paul Strain Lt. Jesse McNeill Mary Clara BruceThe Revere House – Cumberland, MarylandFebruary 1865Signed Classic Canvas GicléeCondition: NewEdition size: 65Image size: 25" x 29 1/2"Created in 2017Includes a Certificate of AuthenticityShips free via FedExARTIST DESCRIPTION: "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." 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. 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. 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. 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 have been sold and treasured throughout the world. CARING FOR YOUR CANVAS GICLEE: 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:Canvas giclée may be gently dusted using a soft, clean dry cloth.Do not apply any additional coatingsUse a professional framer who has experience stretching and framing giclée canvases.Do not use glass when framing. The giclée needs to breathe.Do not spray the back of the canvas with water or any other liquids.Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.Room climate should be controlled to avoid excessive stretching or shrinkage. A consistent environment with temperatures within the 60 to 85 degrees F range and relative humidity of 30 – 55% is recommendedShips rolled in a tube.Handling time ranges from 2 - 7 business days Options: 200 S/N Paper Giclées - $27550 Artist's Proof Paper Giclées - $375Image size 19 1/4" x 22 3/4" 95 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées - $27515 Artist's Proof Studio Canvas Giclées - $375Image size 19" x 22 1/4" 65 S/N Classic Canvas Giclées - $575 (here) 10 Artist's Proof Classic Canvas Giclées - $675Image size 25" x 29 1/2" 15 S/N Executive Canvas Giclées - $12005 Artist's Proof Executive Canvas Giclées - $1400Image size 32" x 37 3/4"

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