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Framed Print : CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false
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CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false
CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862.
Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false guns made from logs, on the heights at Centreville, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard, March 1862
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Media ID 12235707
1862 Barnard Cannon Centreville Confederate Decoy Fake Fence Fort George March Southeastern Virginia
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. framed print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. This captivating image, taken by George N. Barnard in March 1862, depicts a Confederate fort equipped with Quaker Guns, or false guns made from logs, on the heights at Centreville, Virginia. Add historical depth to your home or office with this authentic and intriguing piece from Granger Art on Demand. Each print is expertly framed to preserve and enhance the beauty of the image. Order now and relive the past in stunning detail.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 21.6cm (9.6" x 8.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 takes us back to the heart of the Civil War in Centreville, Virginia, in 1862. The image showcases a Confederate fort strategically positioned on the heights, equipped with an intriguing feature known as Quaker Guns. These false guns made from logs were cleverly designed to deceive and mislead Union forces. Photographed by George N. Barnard in March 1862, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the ingenuity employed during this tumultuous period in American history. The fort's interior reveals soldiers diligently manning their posts while surrounded by a sturdy wooden fence that adds an extra layer of protection. The composition beautifully captures the mid-march atmosphere - men clad in their military uniforms can be seen scattered throughout the fort, engaged in various activities essential for maintaining defense readiness. Their presence evokes both determination and resilience amidst uncertain times. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, it becomes apparent that these decoy cannons played a crucial role in psychological warfare tactics employed by Confederate troops. Positioned at strategic locations along southeastern Virginia, they aimed to intimidate Union forces without expending valuable resources on actual artillery. This remarkable photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's collection and serves as a testament to the resourcefulness displayed during one of America's most defining conflicts – the Civil War.
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