Gen. Robert E. Lee engraved portrait with printed name – Antique Photo Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Few images capture their era like this historic print of Gen. Robert E. Lee engraved portrait with printed name. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Order it framed and ready to hang, or unframed to match a frame you already love. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Gen. Robert E. Lee engraved portrait with printed name
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Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, is the figure in this engraved portrait, and the printed name beneath the image marks it as a reproduction meant to be recognized and bought as a likeness of him. Lee's reputation as a gentleman soldier was built in part through images like this one, which circulated widely in the decades after the Civil War. Engravings such as this one were a common way for Americans to own a picture of a famous general, and the Gettysburg setting on the board reflects Lee's role in the campaign of 1863 that ended there. Look closely at the lettering and the line work, which show how engravers rendered faces before photographic reproduction became routine.
| Original scan | 2,500 × 3,277 px · prints to 8 × 11 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 02992u |
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