Fine Art Print : Jefferson Davis (Iln)
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Jefferson Davis (Iln)
JEFFERSON DAVIS American statesman, President of the Southern Confederacy. Date: 1808 - 1889
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Media ID 14301356
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1808 1889 Confederacy Davis Jefferson Southern
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of American history into your home with our exquisite Jefferson Davis Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), a prominent American statesman and the President of the Southern Confederacy. With his piercing gaze and impeccably dressed attire, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Transport yourself back in time and add this iconic figure to your personal collection.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures Jefferson Davis, a pivotal figure in American history, as he gazes introsively into the distance. Born on June 3, 1808, in Fairview, Kentucky, Davis rose to prominence as a dedicated statesman and military leader. He served in the U.S. military during the Mexican-American War and later represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Davis's political beliefs led him to oppose the expansion of slavery in new territories, but he eventually came to support the institution as a necessary evil for the South. When the Civil War erupted in 1861, Davis, who had served as U.S. Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, became the President of the Confederate States of America. During his presidency, Davis worked tirelessly to unite the Confederacy and lead its military efforts against the Union. Despite initial successes, the Confederacy ultimately faced insurmountable challenges, and Davis's presidency ended with the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House in April 1865. After the war, Davis was arrested and charged with treason, but he was eventually acquitted. He spent the remainder of his life writing his memoirs and attempting to rebuild the South. Davis died on December 6, 1889, in New Orleans, Louisiana. This photograph, taken during Davis's later years, serves as a poignant reminder of a complex and controversial figure in American history. Davis's legacy remains a subject of ongoing debate, with some viewing him as a heroic defender of states' rights and others as a divisive figure who contributed to the devastation of the Civil War.
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