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Libby Prison
Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, circa 1865. (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 11926614
© 2010 Getty Images
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history to your greetings with our exquisite Libby Prison card from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This captivating image, captured by Kean Collection, transports you back in time to Richmond, Virginia, circa 1865. The hauntingly beautiful yet poignant image of Libby Prison, a notorious Confederate military prison during the American Civil War, makes for a unique and thought-provoking greeting. Send this card to a history enthusiast, a friend going through a challenging time, or simply to add a historical touch to your correspondence. Let the story of Libby Prison be a part of your message. Order now and let the power of art speak for itself.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Libby Prison - A Glimpse into the Dark Pages of History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us back to Richmond, Virginia, in the year 1865. The haunting image captures Libby Prison, a notorious Confederate prison during the American Civil War. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from the Kean Collection, our minds are filled with curiosity and empathy for those who endured unimaginable hardships within these walls. The composition is strikingly poignant; it reveals an imposing brick structure surrounded by desolation and despair. The absence of life outside its confines only emphasizes the isolation experienced by countless Union soldiers held captive here. Through this photograph's lens, we catch a glimpse of their suffering and resilience. Libby Prison became synonymous with cruelty and harsh conditions during its existence as a prisoner-of-war camp. Its overcrowded cells housed captured soldiers under deplorable circumstances, where disease and malnutrition were rampant. This image serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for both compassion and cruelty. As we examine this print from Fine Art Storehouse's collection, let us reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom during one of America's darkest periods. It serves as a testament to our collective history—a visual reminder that reminds us never to forget the lessons learned from such harrowing chapters. Through art like this photograph, we honor those who suffered while also acknowledging how far society has come since then—hoping that such atrocities will never be repeated again in any corner of our world.
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