Poster Print : Libby Prison

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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

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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Libby Prison Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by the Kean Collection at Fine Art Storehouse. This historic photograph, taken circa 1865 in Richmond, Virginia, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the infamous Libby Prison as it once stood during the American Civil War. Add this evocative piece to your home or office decor to ignite conversation and inspire reflection. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.6cm (11.9" x 8.1")

Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")

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 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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