Home > Arts > Artists > H > Henry Harris
Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greeley, U.S.A. 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greeley, U.S.A. 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greeley, U.S.A. 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greeley, U.S.A. 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greeley, U.S.A. 1909. [US Army officer and polar explorer Adolphus Greely giving a speech at the unveiling of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial in Washington D.C. The bronze statue was designed by William Couper and Thomas Ball. On the dais, decorated with flags and greenery, is a plaque with lines from The Ship of State, one of Longfellow's poems: Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O UNION, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate!']
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36234252
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Explorer Glass Negatives Gmgpc Greenery Henry Longfellow Henry W Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Hw Longfellow Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Major General Patriotic Patriotism Speech Unveiling Washington Dc Wh Longfellow
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> Thomas Ball
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Henry Harris
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Thomas Henry
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> George Washington
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> George White
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> Georges Washington
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> William White
> North America
> United States of America
> Washington, District of Columbia
> North America
> United States of America
> Washington
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled 'Longfellow Statue, Speaking - Major General Adolphus Washington Greely, U.S.A.' was created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing in 1909. The image captures a pivotal moment in American history as Major General Adolphus Washington Greely delivers a speech during the unveiling of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial in Washington D.C. The bronze statue of Longfellow, designed by William Couper and Thomas Ball, stands proudly behind Greely. A plaque on the dais, adorned with flags and greenery, displays lines from Longfellow's famous poem 'The Ship of State': 'Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O UNION, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate!' Greely, an American army officer and polar explorer, is dressed in his military uniform, exuding authority and gravitas as he addresses the crowd. The image is a testament to the patriotism and unity that defined the early 20th century in the United States. The photograph, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a significant historical document that captures the essence of a bygone era.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
