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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. poster print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection, available through Media Storehouse. This captivating photograph, 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 space with this authentic and intriguing piece of American history.
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 47.5cm x 42cm (18.7" x 16.5")
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
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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