Framed Marion Crossing the PeeDee by William Ranney

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 13.5" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 20" tall

Product Details:

Marion Crossing the PeeDee is a famous painting by William Ranney, completed in 1856. The artwork depicts Francis Marion, a military officer in the American Revolutionary War often known as the "Swamp Fox," leading his troops across the Pee Dee River in South Carolina during the Southern theater of the war. Marion was renowned for his guerrilla tactics and strategic maneuvers against the British forces. Ranney's painting captures the daring and resourcefulness of Marion as he navigates the challenging terrain, emphasizing the pivotal role played by such unconventional tactics in the success of the American forces. The artist's attention to detail, particularly in conveying the natural landscape and the determined expressions of Marion and his men, contributes to the historical significance and narrative power of the painting. "Marion Crossing the PeeDee" stands as a visual tribute to the bravery and ingenuity of those who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War.