Poster Print : BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND. A view of Blennerhassett Island on the Ohio River in present-day West Virginia, the staging ground for Aaron Burrs ill-fated expedition of 1806. Steel engraving, American, c1850, after a sketch by Lizzie Forbes
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BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND. A view of Blennerhassett Island on the Ohio River in present-day West Virginia, the staging ground for Aaron Burrs ill-fated expedition of 1806. Steel engraving, American, c1850, after a sketch by Lizzie Forbes
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Media ID 7560421
1806 1850 Aaron Bluff Burr Country Couple Forbes Island Lizzie Ohio River River Side Tree West Virginia Wilderness
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Blennerhassett Island Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating steel engraving, created in the mid-1800s after a sketch by Lizzie Forbes and sourced from The Granger Collection, offers a unique glimpse into American history. Witness the scenic beauty of Blennerhassett Island on the Ohio River in present-day West Virginia, the intriguing staging ground for Aaron Burr's ill-fated expedition of 1806. Bring the rich history of the past into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster print.
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 35.1cm (23.4" x 13.8")
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 steel engraving, created around 1850 by an American artist named Lizzie Forbes, transports us to the enchanting Blennerhassett Island. Nestled on the Ohio River in present-day West Virginia, this picturesque island served as the staging ground for Aaron Burr's ill-fated expedition of 1806. The scene depicted in this print showcases the island's natural beauty and untouched wilderness. A majestic tree stands tall against a backdrop of rolling hills and a meandering river. The landscape exudes tranquility and invites exploration into its untamed depths. A couple is portrayed in the foreground, adding a touch of human presence to this idyllic setting. The man and woman stand side by side, gazing out at the vastness before them. Their attire reflects the fashion of that era - mid-19th century America - reminding us of their place in history. Blennerhassett Island itself rises from the river like a hidden gem amidst nature's bounty. Its lush greenery contrasts with a bluff that overlooks the flowing waters below. This juxtaposition symbolizes both harmony and potential danger; it foreshadows Burr's failed endeavor while emphasizing nature's resilience against human ambition. As we admire this artwork from The Granger Collection, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its historical significance. It serves as a reminder of past adventures embarked upon within these very landscapes – tales that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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