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CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867. The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery
CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867.
The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery at Charleston, S.C. Engraving, 1867
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Media ID 12235382
1867 Cemetery Charleston Grave Prisoner South Carolina Tombstone Union Union Army
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867 poster print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. This powerful and poignant image, titled "The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery," captures the somber reality of the Charleston, S.C., cemetery where Union prisoners were buried following the Civil War. The intricate engraving, originally published in 1867, offers a hauntingly beautiful and important historical record. Bring this piece of American history into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone looking to add a touch of timeless elegance to their space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 59.4cm x 39.1cm (23.4" x 15.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867. The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery at Charleston, S. C". This hauntingly beautiful engraving from 1867 captures the solemnity and sacrifice that defined the American Civil War. The image showcases an exterior view of a cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina, where fallen Union soldiers were laid to rest. The tombstones stand as silent witnesses to the bravery and dedication of these men who fought for their beliefs. Each grave represents a life lost too soon, a story cut short by the horrors of war. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the immense toll that conflict takes on individuals and communities alike. In this scene, amidst rows upon rows of graves adorned with simple markers, one can't help but notice a lone woman standing near a tombstone. Perhaps she is mourning her husband or son who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country's unity. Her presence adds another layer of emotion to an already poignant tableau. The artist's attention to detail brings history alive before our eyes; every line etched into this engraving tells a story waiting to be discovered. It serves as both a memorial and a reminder that peace comes at great cost. As we reflect on this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us honor those who gave everything for what they believed in during one of America's darkest chapters – the Civil War.
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