Title: G. Harvey (1933-2017), Jackson's Winter Campaign
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36 x 50
Frame dimensions: 43 1/2 x 57 x 2 3/8
Notes:

G. Harvey's Civil War paintings do not merely illustrate historical events—they capture the essence of the era, portraying the human elements of the conflict alongside the military aspects. Harvey created impactful works by marrying historical accuracy with emotional resonance. Not glorifying battles, he chose instead to sensitively illustrate the experience of the individual and the quiet everyday moments of the war.

Harvey’s use of light in Jackson’s Winter Campaign is captivating. Beams of sunlight stream horizontally across the foreground of the painting, drawing the eye to tracks in the snow and a group of soldiers chatting around a campfire, steam emanating from a coffee pot. Sunlight illuminates the frame of a pitched tent and glints the wheels of a cannon. Pink-tinged early morning clouds contrast with the dun-colored clothing of fatigued soldiers. The combined effect leaves the viewer with an impression of what it was actually like to have been there.

The painting appears to be in very good condition. The painting was viewed under blacklight and does not show any indication of inpainting. The frame appears to be in good condition with a 7/8 inch by 1/4 inch chip loss at the lower right corner.

oil on canvas

signed lower right: G. Harvey ©
verso: titled