VENGEANCE AT OKOLONA BY JOHN PAUL STRAIN RARE CLASSIC GICLEE PP 2
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:674546 | Medium: Giclee & Iris |
| Listed By: Dealer or Reseller | Originality: Original |
| Artist: John Paul Strain |
VENGEANCE AT OKOLONA
Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest Okolona, Mississippi
February 22, 1864
FREE LOCAL PICKUP REQUIRES CASH PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYPAL RULESFor sale is a limited edition Classic Canvas Giclee by artist John Paul Strain. This is a RARE piece. THIS IS A PUBLISHER’S PROOF #2 of 4.The print comes with a certificate of authenticity from the publisher. The giclee is in mint condition and has never been framed. The image size of the print is "24 x... 32". FREE LOCAL PICK UP IS AVAILABLE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA at a mutually agreed upon time. Shipping is available through FEDEX. The print is shipped flat. Free local pick up requires CASH PAYMENT ONLY. I have numerous other lithographic prints and giclees by John Paul Strain.
A narrative regarding the piece is below:
“General Nathan Bedford Forrest was the ultimate warrior. Descended from a Gaelic heritage of fighting men, he was a soldier by nature. Standing at six feet two inches tall, broad-shouldered, athletic and powerful, he towered over most men. His steel blue eyes showed the unmatched force of will and savage tenacity that marked his personality. His personal weapons were a number of Colt 36 cal. revolvers and a heavy long 1840 model cavalry saber (known as a "Wrist Breaker'), which he sharpened to a razor edge. Forrest did not just send men into battle, he led them. Such was the case in late February 1864 at the battle of Okolona.After General Ulysses S. Grant captured Vicksburg, he sent General Sherman with 20, 000 troops to link up with General William Sooy Smith's 7, 000 man cavalry force at the town of Meridian, Mississippi. The two forces were to spread devastation through the heart of the South. However, poor communication and planning led Sherman to return to Vicksburg. General Smith was now left alone to deal with General Forrest's cavalry who were already countering the Federal advance. On the 20th of February General Smith had occupied West Point, unsure as to his next move. After receiving new reports of a huge force of Forrest's men about to attack, Smith decided to withdraw towards Okolona. On the 21st, Smith's rear guard intermittently engaged Forrest and his escort troopers as Forrest's brigades were not yet on the scene. Twice during the day Smith turned his force to face his pursuers only to have Forrest personally with his escort pass to the flank and rear of the Federals causing them to flee. During that eventful day General Forrest had again personally added another blue clad victim to his tally. At nightfall Forrest allowed his lead troops to rest a couple of hours, giving time for his other brigades to catch up. Smith pushed his retreat on until near midnight, and encamped near Okolona. But by four in the morning Forrest was on the move again and the next day brought a full engagement of forces.
Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest Okolona, Mississippi
February 22, 1864
FREE LOCAL PICKUP REQUIRES CASH PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYPAL RULESFor sale is a limited edition Classic Canvas Giclee by artist John Paul Strain. This is a RARE piece. THIS IS A PUBLISHER’S PROOF #2 of 4.The print comes with a certificate of authenticity from the publisher. The giclee is in mint condition and has never been framed. The image size of the print is "24 x... 32". FREE LOCAL PICK UP IS AVAILABLE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA at a mutually agreed upon time. Shipping is available through FEDEX. The print is shipped flat. Free local pick up requires CASH PAYMENT ONLY. I have numerous other lithographic prints and giclees by John Paul Strain.
A narrative regarding the piece is below:
“General Nathan Bedford Forrest was the ultimate warrior. Descended from a Gaelic heritage of fighting men, he was a soldier by nature. Standing at six feet two inches tall, broad-shouldered, athletic and powerful, he towered over most men. His steel blue eyes showed the unmatched force of will and savage tenacity that marked his personality. His personal weapons were a number of Colt 36 cal. revolvers and a heavy long 1840 model cavalry saber (known as a "Wrist Breaker'), which he sharpened to a razor edge. Forrest did not just send men into battle, he led them. Such was the case in late February 1864 at the battle of Okolona.After General Ulysses S. Grant captured Vicksburg, he sent General Sherman with 20, 000 troops to link up with General William Sooy Smith's 7, 000 man cavalry force at the town of Meridian, Mississippi. The two forces were to spread devastation through the heart of the South. However, poor communication and planning led Sherman to return to Vicksburg. General Smith was now left alone to deal with General Forrest's cavalry who were already countering the Federal advance. On the 20th of February General Smith had occupied West Point, unsure as to his next move. After receiving new reports of a huge force of Forrest's men about to attack, Smith decided to withdraw towards Okolona. On the 21st, Smith's rear guard intermittently engaged Forrest and his escort troopers as Forrest's brigades were not yet on the scene. Twice during the day Smith turned his force to face his pursuers only to have Forrest personally with his escort pass to the flank and rear of the Federals causing them to flee. During that eventful day General Forrest had again personally added another blue clad victim to his tally. At nightfall Forrest allowed his lead troops to rest a couple of hours, giving time for his other brigades to catch up. Smith pushed his retreat on until near midnight, and encamped near Okolona. But by four in the morning Forrest was on the move again and the next day brought a full engagement of forces.
