Thomas 'Stonewall' Jonathan Jackson Sculpture, Charlottesville, VA (2)
**Jackson, Thomas Jonathan, Scuplture** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 97000446, date listed 19970516
Jackson Park, bounded by High, Jefferson, and 4th Sts., and Albemarle Co. Courthouse
Charlottesville, VA (Independent City)
The monumental figurative sculpture of Thomas Jonathan Jackson is the third of four works commissioned from members of the National Sculpture Society by philanthropist Paul Goodloe Mclntire and the second of three he gave to the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, during the years 1919 to 1924. When the art work was completed in 1921, it was considered by many to be among the finest equestrian sculptures in the nation.
As Jackson, bareheaded and bearded, rides Little Sorrel toward destiny, his body is pitched forward with his upper torso turned to the proper left and his proper left shoulder thrust outward. He wears a Confederate uniform with the jacket open at the neck and at the waist where folds of the material lie against his proper right leg and the horse's proper right flank as if blown back by the wind. He also wears heavy gloves, gripping the reins tightly behind the horse's neck with his proper left hand while reaching back toward the cantle of the saddle with his proper right hand to steady himself. Prominent spurs adorn his wom but sturdy-looking boots that are thrust deep into stirrups covered by large spats. The general is well supplied for action; a sword in its scabbard dangles from his proper left, a bedroll is attached at the rear of the saddle, and a canteen rests against the horse's proper right shoulder.
Little Sorrel is shown proceeding at an animated trot with his proper left front leg and proper right hind leg elevated. The toe of his proper left front hoof is placed lightly at the edge of the base and the animal seems just about to step off the pedestal. The horse's head is carried forward and to the proper left with nostrils flared and mouth open. His rapid movement is further suggested by a mane and tail that appear to be blown up and away from the body by the wind. The signature "Charles Keck, Sculptor" is placed below the horse's proper left hind hoof. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/media/41678615/content/electr...
Thomas 'Stonewall' Jonathan Jackson Sculpture, Charlottesville, VA (2)
**Jackson, Thomas Jonathan, Scuplture** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 97000446, date listed 19970516
Jackson Park, bounded by High, Jefferson, and 4th Sts., and Albemarle Co. Courthouse
Charlottesville, VA (Independent City)
The monumental figurative sculpture of Thomas Jonathan Jackson is the third of four works commissioned from members of the National Sculpture Society by philanthropist Paul Goodloe Mclntire and the second of three he gave to the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, during the years 1919 to 1924. When the art work was completed in 1921, it was considered by many to be among the finest equestrian sculptures in the nation.
As Jackson, bareheaded and bearded, rides Little Sorrel toward destiny, his body is pitched forward with his upper torso turned to the proper left and his proper left shoulder thrust outward. He wears a Confederate uniform with the jacket open at the neck and at the waist where folds of the material lie against his proper right leg and the horse's proper right flank as if blown back by the wind. He also wears heavy gloves, gripping the reins tightly behind the horse's neck with his proper left hand while reaching back toward the cantle of the saddle with his proper right hand to steady himself. Prominent spurs adorn his wom but sturdy-looking boots that are thrust deep into stirrups covered by large spats. The general is well supplied for action; a sword in its scabbard dangles from his proper left, a bedroll is attached at the rear of the saddle, and a canteen rests against the horse's proper right shoulder.
Little Sorrel is shown proceeding at an animated trot with his proper left front leg and proper right hind leg elevated. The toe of his proper left front hoof is placed lightly at the edge of the base and the animal seems just about to step off the pedestal. The horse's head is carried forward and to the proper left with nostrils flared and mouth open. His rapid movement is further suggested by a mane and tail that appear to be blown up and away from the body by the wind. The signature "Charles Keck, Sculptor" is placed below the horse's proper left hind hoof. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/media/41678615/content/electr...