Paintings of Conrad Wise Chapman

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“Shows calcium light thrown from Morris Island. Mail boat in the distance.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“Fortifications in the rear of Charleston, where Henry A. Wise’s brigade was encamped.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“A scene at sunrise; it was cool in the early morning, and the negroes before starting to work would warm themselves at the fires; there was continual work to be done, getting ready sandbags for breaks in the fortifications.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman

“This battery was on Sullivan’s Island, near Fort Moultrie which can be seen in the distance.  The gun shown, was considered to be a very good one. The day was cloudy when the scene was sketched.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“Shows mail boat going from one fort to the other.  A good view of Fort Moultrie can be had from this point.  A shell would be thrown over the fort about every five minutes.”  – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman. (no date provided)

“This was an important battery. Men are at work on the fortifications. The rocks shown in the picture have (sic) brought out remarkably well; in fact the artist himself has stated that he has used these rocks in a great number of his pictures, having never had a better combination of such.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“This battery was nearer to the enemy than any of the others, and was very far out.  In the distance can be seen Battery Simpkins; Morris Island, and one of the ships belonging to the blockading squadron.  All these batteries were manned by the regular artillery.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

This battery was on James Island; of the two figures on horesback, one was an officer of the regular artillery, and one an officer of the regular infantry of the Confederate States. – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898.

Painting by Conrad Wise Chapman.

“This battery was placed very far out and therefore occupied a more than ordinarily dangerous position, attendant with much risk.” – Conrad Wise Chapman, 1898