Fine Art Print : The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861
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The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861
The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861. A grand allegory of the Civil War in America, harshly critical of the Buchanan administration, Jefferson Davis, and the Confederacy. In the center stands Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath. She is flanked by the figures of Justice (unblindfolded, holding a sword and scales) and Abraham Lincoln. Principal figures (from left to right) are: Confederate president Jefferson Davis (beneath a palm tree about whose trunk winds a poisonous snake), James Buchanan (asleep), his secretary of war John B. Floyd, who was accused of misappropriation of government funds (raking coins into a bag), Justice, Columbia, Lincoln, Gen. Winfield Scott (in military uniform), and various figures exemplifying the generosity and suffering of the Northern citizenry. The left foreground is filled with Confederate soldiers, some of them engaged in tearing the Union flag from the hands of other soldiers. In the background are scenes of war. In contrast, on the right, the sun rises over mountains in the distance beyond a prosperous countryside. The print is evidently a companion piece to The End of the Rebellion in the United States, 1865, (no.1866-1), a lithograph designed by Charles Kimmel and published by Kimmel & Forster in 1866. The same New York firm issued hundreds of illustrated patriotic envelopes during the Civil War. Date c1865. The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861. A grand allegory of the Civil War in America, harshly critical of the Buchanan administration, Jefferson Davis, and the Confederacy. In the center stands Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath. She is flanked by the figures of Justice (unblindfolded, holding a sword and scales) and Abraham Lincoln. Principal figures (from left to right) are: Confederate president Jefferson Davis (beneath a palm tree about whose trunk winds a poisonous snake), James Buchanan (asleep), his secretary of war John B. Floyd, who was accused
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring The Outbreak of the Rebellion in the United States 1861 by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and evocative image, depicting the onset of the American Civil War, offers a poignant commentary on the political climate leading up to the conflict. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this fine art print is a stunning addition to any home or office, showcasing intricate detail and vibrant colors that bring the past to the present.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.4cm (20" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 powerful and evocative print, titled "The Outbreak of the Rebellion in the United States 1861," offers a scathing allegorical critique of the events leading up to the American Civil War. The image, created around 1865, depicts Liberty in the center, dressed in a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, symbolizing freedom and victory. Flanking her are Justice, represented by an unblindfolded figure holding a sword and scales, and Abraham Lincoln. The principal figures in the scene include Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who lies beneath a palm tree with a poisonous snake coiled around its trunk, symbolizing the corrupt and treacherous nature of the Confederacy. To Davis' left, an indolent James Buchanan, the US President at the time, is shown asleep, representing his perceived inaction and lack of leadership during the crisis. John B. Floyd, Buchanan's secretary of war, is shown raking coins into a bag, alluding to his alleged misappropriation of government funds. Justice stands between the corrupt leaders and the embattled figures of Columbia, Lincoln, and General Winfield Scott, who don military uniforms. In the foreground, Confederate soldiers tear the Union flag from the hands of their comrades, while in the background, scenes of war unfold. On the right, the sun rises over mountains in the distance, beyond a prosperous countryside, symbolizing the hope for a peaceful resolution and the eventual triumph of the Union. This print is a companion piece to "The End of the Rebellion in the United States, 1865," and was published by Kimmel & Forster in New York. The firm is known for issuing hundreds of illustrated patriotic envelopes during the Civil War. This print offers a poignant and critical commentary on the events of the time, reflecting the tumultuous period in American history.
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