Framed The Peacemakers by George Peter Alexander Healy

Product Description:

• 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" W x 18" H
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" W x 27" H

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 Peacemakers by George Peter Alexander Healy is a historically significant painting completed in 1868 that depicts an important moment during the American Civil War. The painting features a meeting between President Abraham Lincoln and key Union leaders aboard the steamboat River Queen in March 1865, as they discussed plans for concluding the war and the path toward national reconciliation. The painting shows four key figures seated around a small table in the cabin of the River Queen. Abraham Lincoln – The central figure, seated and leaning forward, reflects his pivotal role as the President of the United States and the leader who sought to preserve the Union. General Ulysses S. Grant – The Union's commanding general represents military strategy and leadership. General William Tecumseh Sherman known for his "March to the Sea," which weakened the Confederacy's ability to continue the war. Admiral David Dixon Porter, the naval commander symbolizing the critical role of the Union Navy in the war effort. The men are engaged in an earnest discussion. The meeting took place in March 1865, near the end of the Civil War. The leaders discussed strategies for concluding the war, the terms of surrender for Confederate forces, and how to achieve reconciliation between the North and South.