Framed General Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal by John Blake White

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 19" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 28.5" tall

Product Details:

General Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal by John Blake White iportrays General Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox," at a rustic outdoor table, inviting a British officer to share a modest meal of roasted sweet potatoes. This moment is based on an actual event when a British officer, sent to negotiate a prisoner exchange, was astonished by Marion’s simple lifestyle and lack of luxuries, realizing the determination of the Patriot forces. The painting emphasizes themes of humility, perseverance, and patriotism, reflecting the hardships endured by American revolutionaries and the stark contrast between Marion's resourceful militia and the well-supplied British forces. It has since become an enduring symbol of American resilience during the war.