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Canvas Print : Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, in his later years, c1890s (1954)
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Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, in his later years, c1890s (1954)
Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, in his later years, c1890s (1954). Previously a Missouri congressman, Parker was appointed District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in 1875 at a time of great lawlessness in the American West. In his 21 years on the bench he tried over 13, 000 cases, of which 344 were capital crimes. 160 defendants were sentenced to death by hanging. A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Print of Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, in his later years, captured in this intriguing image from the late 1890s. Known for his controversial tenure as District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, where he presided over more than 80 hangings, Parker's legacy remains a topic of fascination. This captivating piece, featuring an aged Parker, is a unique addition to any room, telling a story of the past. Sourced from the esteemed Heritage Images archive, this Canvas Print is expertly printed on high-quality canvas and coated with a protective UV varnish to preserve the image and colors for years to come. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and start a conversation.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the enigmatic presence of Judge Isaac C Parker, known as the Hanging Judge, in his later years during the 1890s. A former Missouri congressman turned District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, Parker assumed his position in 1875 amidst a time of rampant lawlessness in the American West. Over his remarkable 21-year tenure on the bench, this formidable judge presided over an astonishing number of cases - more than 13,000 to be exact. Among them were 344 capital crimes that demanded swift justice. Unflinchingly committed to upholding law and order, he sentenced no less than 160 defendants to death by hanging. The photograph showcases a man whose face bears witness to a lifetime spent dispensing justice. With a long beard framing his weathered countenance and piercing eyes that seem to hold countless stories within them, Judge Isaac C Parker embodies both wisdom and authority. This image is not merely a portrait; it serves as a metaphor for crime and punishment in America's wild west during the late nineteenth century. It reminds us of an era when law enforcement was paramount for maintaining order in untamed territories. Preserved through time by The Print Collector from James D Horan and Paul Sann's Pictorial History of the Wild West published in London in 1954, this photograph allows us to glimpse into one man's extraordinary legacy within our country's history.
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