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Poster Print : The United States Senate, A. D. 1850
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The United States Senate, A. D. 1850
The United States Senate, A.D. 1850. Print shows Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber. Daniel Webster is seated to the left of Clay and John C. Calhoun to the left of the Speakers chair. Date c1855
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "The United States Senate, A.D. 1850" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the Old Senate Chamber as Senator Henry Clay passionately speaks about the Compromise of 1850. Witness the historic moment as Daniel Webster listens intently to Clay's impassioned words, with John C. Calhoun in the background. Our high-quality poster prints bring history to life and make for an excellent addition to any home or office. Experience the past in vibrant color and intricate detail. Order yours today and relive the rich history of the United States Senate."
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.6cm x 42cm (20.7" 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 evocative print captures a pivotal moment in United States history, depicting the United States Senate in session during the tumultuous year of 1850. The image, titled "The United States Senate, A.D. 1850," shows Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky speaking passionately from the floor, his gestures and facial expression conveying the intensity of the debate surrounding the Compromise of 1850. Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts, a renowned orator and statesman, is seated to Clay's left, his attentive demeanor and furrowed brow indicating his deep engagement in the proceedings. To Clay's other side, the controversial figure of John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, Vice President under John Quincy Adams and a staunch defender of states' rights, sits with a grave expression. The Speaker's chair, empty in this scene, adds to the sense of anticipation and drama. The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative acts designed to address the contentious issues of slavery and states' rights, which had long divided the nation. The compromise included the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of runaway slaves to their owners, and the admission of California as a free state. The debate surrounding these bills was heated and divisive, with many senators, including Clay, Webster, and Calhoun, delivering impassioned speeches that would shape the course of American history. This print, created around 1855, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, allowing us to witness a pivotal moment in the United States Senate as it grappled with the complex and contentious issues of its time.
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