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Oil Portrait of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Oil Portrait of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson – Dated 1954 – After John Adams Elder – American Civil War
A mid-20th century oil on canvas portrait of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson (1824–1863), signed and dated 1954.
The composition follows the well-known 19th-century prototype popularised by John Adams Elder, one of the most recognised portrait formats associated with Jackson and Confederate Civil War iconography. This example reflects the continued interest in historic American military subjects during the mid-20th century.
Subject
Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born in 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served in the Mexican–American War before becoming a professor at the Virginia Military Institute.
At the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Jackson joined the Confederate Army. He earned the nickname “Stonewall” at the First Battle of Bull Run. In 1862 he assumed command of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee.
His Shenandoah Valley Campaign remains one of the most studied manoeuvre campaigns in American military history. As commander of the Second Corps, he played significant roles in the Seven Days Battles, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He was mortally wounded in 1863 following the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Jackson’s early death cemented his place within Civil War history and led to the widespread reproduction of his likeness in engravings and painted portraits, many derived from the Elder composition upon which this work is based.
Medium and Technique
Oil on canvas.
Jackson is depicted in three-quarter profile wearing Confederate frock coat with brass buttons, belt and cap. His composed expression and formal posture are characteristic of 19th-century military portraiture.
The background is subdued, drawing attention to the sitter. The palette is restrained, with greys, umbers and muted gold tones.
Technical features include:
Layered oil application
Careful tonal modelling of facial features
Subtle glazing in shadow areas
Controlled highlights to uniform details
Disciplined, visible brushwork
The painting reflects mid-20th century historical revival practice while consciously preserving 19th-century academic conventions.
Artist
Signed to the reverse:
C. Wood 1954
The inscription appears contemporary with the execution. While the artist is not widely recorded, the handling demonstrates familiarity with traditional academic portrait methods and established Civil War iconography.
Frame
Housed in a later gilt moulded frame of traditional form, complementing the restrained palette and enhancing presentation.
A cabinet-scale portrait suitable for display in a study, library or curated collection of Americana or military history.
Provenance
Private collection.
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
After the recognised John Adams Elder composition.
.
A collectable mid-20th century historical portrait of Stonewall Jackson, commander of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, painted after one of the most recognised Civil War portrait archetypes.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
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A mid-20th century oil on canvas portrait of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson (1824–1863), signed and dated 1954.
The composition follows the well-known 19th-century prototype popularised by John Adams Elder, one of the most recognised portrait formats associated with Jackson and Confederate Civil War iconography. This example reflects the continued interest in historic American military subjects during the mid-20th century.
Subject
Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born in 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served in the Mexican–American War before becoming a professor at the Virginia Military Institute.
At the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Jackson joined the Confederate Army. He earned the nickname “Stonewall” at the First Battle of Bull Run. In 1862 he assumed command of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee.
His Shenandoah Valley Campaign remains one of the most studied manoeuvre campaigns in American military history. As commander of the Second Corps, he played significant roles in the Seven Days Battles, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He was mortally wounded in 1863 following the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Jackson’s early death cemented his place within Civil War history and led to the widespread reproduction of his likeness in engravings and painted portraits, many derived from the Elder composition upon which this work is based.
Medium and Technique
Oil on canvas.
Jackson is depicted in three-quarter profile wearing Confederate frock coat with brass buttons, belt and cap. His composed expression and formal posture are characteristic of 19th-century military portraiture.
The background is subdued, drawing attention to the sitter. The palette is restrained, with greys, umbers and muted gold tones.
Technical features include:
Layered oil application
Careful tonal modelling of facial features
Subtle glazing in shadow areas
Controlled highlights to uniform details
Disciplined, visible brushwork
The painting reflects mid-20th century historical revival practice while consciously preserving 19th-century academic conventions.
Artist
Signed to the reverse:
C. Wood 1954
The inscription appears contemporary with the execution. While the artist is not widely recorded, the handling demonstrates familiarity with traditional academic portrait methods and established Civil War iconography.
Frame
Housed in a later gilt moulded frame of traditional form, complementing the restrained palette and enhancing presentation.
A cabinet-scale portrait suitable for display in a study, library or curated collection of Americana or military history.
Provenance
Private collection.
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
After the recognised John Adams Elder composition.
.
A collectable mid-20th century historical portrait of Stonewall Jackson, commander of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, painted after one of the most recognised Civil War portrait archetypes.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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DimensionsDimensions
Frame: 29 cm wide × 38 cm high × 2.5 cm deep
Canvas: 21 cm × 30 cm
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1954
1950s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin British
Condition Condition
Canvas structurally sound.
Age-related surface wear.
Areas of paint loss and visible craquelure on close inspection.
Some fading and surface marks.
Later gilt frame with minor chips and wear consistent with age.
Overall, the painting displays well and retains clear period character
Item code as1013a1313
Status For Sale
£3850.00 
$5129.36
€4428.27
$5129.36
€4428.27
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We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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