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Mort Kunstler's Comments
Winchester is one of my favorite places in Virginia. It was also one of Stonewall Jackson's favorites, and he spent four of the happiest months of his life there. I've painted many pictures of Winchester and the surrounding area, but none that I like more than this one. Lion of the Valley depicts General Jackson and his brigade entering Winchester the day he established his headquarters there in 1862. In it, you'll see two period structures that were familiar to everyone in Winchester during the Civil War - the 1827 House and the Red Lion Tavern, which was established in 1783. Both still look much the same today, and I believe they have never been depicted with Jackson in a painting. They're wonderful examples of 19th century southern architecture and I think they add a very compelling element to the painting. I'm so glad I learned about this scene and the appearance of these Civil War structures.
Jackson's arrival at his new headquarters in early November gave me the opportunity to use the seasonal colors of the leaves which, combined with the clear blue sky and bright sunlight, impart the optimism that was felt by Jackson and the army at this time of the war. I deliberately placed only Stonewall and Little Sorrel in sunlight to make them the center of attention. To reinforce this design element, I painted Jackson as the only figure clearly silhouetted against the sky. I utilized one point perspective to additionally draw the eye to the general by having the lines of the buildings, the curbing, and the wagon tracks lead the viewer to Jackson. The Loudon Street Presbyterian Church is aptly positioned directly behind Jackson. He worshipped there and passed by countless times in the exercise of his duties.
The first national flag catches the sunlight and adds an additional touch of color to the painting. The mounted artilleryman on the extreme left looks at Jackson as he goes by; that and the direction of the infantry soldier's rifle lead the viewers attention always back to the painting's centerpiece: Stonewall Jackson. That's the intent of the painting - the focus on Jackson. He would soon lead his amazing Valley Campaign, which would catapult him into even greater fame. I believe this painting clearly suggests the strength of character and command that would make Stonewall Jackson the lion of the Shenandoah Valley.
Winchester is one of my favorite places in Virginia. It was also one of Stonewall Jackson's favorites, and he spent four of the happiest months of his life there. I've painted many pictures of Winchester and the surrounding area, but none that I like more than this one. Lion of the Valley depicts General Jackson and his brigade entering Winchester the day he established his headquarters there in 1862. In it, you'll see two period structures that were familiar to everyone in Winchester during the Civil War - the 1827 House and the Red Lion Tavern, which was established in 1783. Both still look much the same today, and I believe they have never been depicted with Jackson in a painting. They're wonderful examples of 19th century southern architecture and I think they add a very compelling element to the painting. I'm so glad I learned about this scene and the appearance of these Civil War structures.
Jackson's arrival at his new headquarters in early November gave me the opportunity to use the seasonal colors of the leaves which, combined with the clear blue sky and bright sunlight, impart the optimism that was felt by Jackson and the army at this time of the war. I deliberately placed only Stonewall and Little Sorrel in sunlight to make them the center of attention. To reinforce this design element, I painted Jackson as the only figure clearly silhouetted against the sky. I utilized one point perspective to additionally draw the eye to the general by having the lines of the buildings, the curbing, and the wagon tracks lead the viewer to Jackson. The Loudon Street Presbyterian Church is aptly positioned directly behind Jackson. He worshipped there and passed by countless times in the exercise of his duties.
The first national flag catches the sunlight and adds an additional touch of color to the painting. The mounted artilleryman on the extreme left looks at Jackson as he goes by; that and the direction of the infantry soldier's rifle lead the viewers attention always back to the painting's centerpiece: Stonewall Jackson. That's the intent of the painting - the focus on Jackson. He would soon lead his amazing Valley Campaign, which would catapult him into even greater fame. I believe this painting clearly suggests the strength of character and command that would make Stonewall Jackson the lion of the Shenandoah Valley.
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