Framed The Peace Conference on Staten Island by Alonzo Chappel

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" H x 19" W
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" H x 28.5" W

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

The Peace Conference on Staten Island by Alonzo Chappel is a historical painting that depicts an important, albeit unsuccessful, event during the early days of the American Revolutionary War. The painting captures a moment on September 11, 1776, when British officials met with representatives of the Continental Congress to attempt to negotiate peace and end the rebellion. The meeting took place at the Billop House (also known as the Conference House) on Staten Island, New York. The British forces had recently achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Long Island, and New York City was under British control. The British were represented by Admiral Lord Richard Howe, who sought to bring the colonies back under British authority. Howe hoped to use diplomacy rather than continued military conflict. The American representatives were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge, members of the Continental Congress. The conference ended in failure, as the divide between the two sides was irreconcilable. The war would continue for another seven years before American independence was formally recognized.