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The Chapman PaintingsDepictions of the fortifications at Charleston Harbor in 1863 and 1864 -
An Astounding Collection31 paintings commissioned under orders from P.G.T. Beauregard -
Charleston Harbor's DefensesGet a lay of the land before examining the paintings
About the Artists.
Conrad Wise Chapman and his father John Gadsby Chapman. learn more ›
The Man Behind the Mission.
P.G.T. Beauregard and the defenses of Charleston. read more ›
A Map of Charleston Harbor.
See where the forts and batteries were situated before examining the paintings. read more ›
Get More of the Story.
The NY Times' Disunion blog post on Chapman. read more ›
About The Collection
This series of 31 paintings was created during the American Civil War by Confederate soldier artist Conrad Wise Chapman and his father, John Gadsby Chapman. These extraordinary works give an in-depth, rarely-seen visual overview of Confederate military structures and Charleston City as they appeared during the Civil War.
Please note that these paintings are not currently on display at the Museum.
About the Museum
The mission of The American Civil War Museum is to be the preeminent center for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians.