{"product_id":"confederate-christmas-limited-edition-print-copy","title":"Last Council, The – limited edition print","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Masterpiece edition is shipped ROLLED, FREE* and UNSTRETCHED\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stretching is available only for local pickup orders, at an additional charge. Please contact us for additional information: 800-850-1776 or info@mortkunstler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e* \u003cem\u003eFree shipping within the Continental U.S.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED EDITION PRINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Prints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReproduction technique: Fine offset lithography on neutral pH archival quality paper using the finest fade-resistant inks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach print is numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e17½” x 22½” • Overall Size: 21½” x 25½”\u003cbr\u003eSigned \u0026amp; Numbered • Edition Size: 1500\u003cbr\u003eSigned Artist’s Proof • Edition Size: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiclée Canvas Prints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReproduction technique: Giclées are printed with the finest archival pigmented inks on canvas. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach giclée print on canvas is numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e 25” x 32”\u003cbr\u003eSigned \u0026amp; Numbered • Edition Size: 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Council\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e depicts the final meeting between Generals \"Stonewall\" Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and \"Jeb\" Stuart, which occurred at the 1863 battle of Chancellorsville. At this \"Cracker Barrel Conference,\" Jackson, Lee, and Stuart developed the strategy that made Chancellorsville Lee’s greatest victory. It also proved to be the last council for the three almost legendary Confederate commanders. The next day, Jackson received battle wounds that led to his death. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMort Künstler's Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI had always wanted to paint the great Confederate heroes Robert E. Lee and \"Stonewall\" Jackson together. But since their last meeting together, the famous \"Cracker Box\" Conference on May 1, 1863 at Chancellorsville had been painted by a number of artists at that time, I gave up on that as an idea. However, on reading James McPherson's book \u003cem\u003eBattle Cry For Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e, I learned for the first time that J.E.B Stuart had arrived earlier in the evening with the startling news that the Union right flank was \"in the air\" and not anchored by any natural barrier. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to show not two, but three of the Confederate greats in one picture. As far as I knew, the moment I wanted to paint had not been done before. The lighting effects were difficult but dramatic, if I could make it come off. The warm firelight, with the chilled moonlight as a contrast could be perfect for telling the story. Because of Jackson's famous reputation as a strategist, I chose to have him suggesting the planned attack. Lee, the great decision maker should of course, be the center of interest. The cavalry in the rear are part of Stuart's entourage who have just ridden in with the news of Union troop movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few hours later, Jackson was shot accidentally by his own men. He died May 10, 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Chancellorsville turned out to be Lee's greatest victory, as well as his greatest loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Official Mort Künstler Website","offers":[{"title":"Masterpiece Canvas Signed \u0026 Numbered – Unstretched: 25” x 32”","offer_id":52737980301632,"sku":"CW-049-MP","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1787\/5776\/files\/CW-049LastCouncil_WWM_5d6a0912-09cb-4709-bcbd-fc7949f98f94.jpg?v=1783285931","url":"https:\/\/www.mortkunstler.com\/products\/confederate-christmas-limited-edition-print-copy","provider":"The Official Mort Künstler Website","version":"1.0","type":"link"}