Canvas Print : The Fifteenth amendment
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The Fifteenth amendment
The Fifteenth amendment. Parade surrounded by portraits and vignettes of Black life, illustrating rights granted by the 15th amendment. Date c1870
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Media ID 7340046
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10608220
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring the powerful and poignant image "The Fifteenth Amendment" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning piece, depicting a parade surrounded by portraits and vignettes of Black life, illustrates the profound impact of the 15th Amendment, granted in 1870, which prohibited the federal and state governments from denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Our high-quality canvas prints are not just beautiful home decor, but a testament to the enduring significance of this pivotal moment in American history. Order yours today and make a statement in your living space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled "The Fifteenth Amendment," is a poignant representation of the historical significance and impact of this pivotal moment in American history. The Fifteenth Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote, a fundamental pillar of democracy and a crucial step towards securing their civil rights. The print, which dates back to around 1870, is a testament to the power of art in conveying complex ideas and emotions. The central focus of the image is a grand parade, filled with exuberant African American men and women, proudly waving flags and banners, as they celebrate their newly acquired right to vote. Surrounding the parade are intricately detailed vignettes of Black life, each illustrating the various aspects of society that the Fifteenth Amendment had the potential to touch. A group of children play and laugh in the foreground, while in the background, a farmer harvests his crops, a teacher instructs her students, and a family gathers around a table for a meal. These scenes serve as a reminder of the myriad ways in which the franchise would empower individuals and communities, allowing them to fully participate in the democratic process and shape their own futures. The cartoonish style of the print adds a sense of whimsy and joy to the image, while also emphasizing the triumphant spirit of the moment. The Fifteenth Amendment was a hard-won victory, and this print serves as a powerful reminder of the progress that was made, as well as the ongoing struggle for equal rights and representation in America.
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