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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1859 The Court of Death Poster Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1859 Poster Print of The Court of Death by Rembrandt Peale. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
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Additional Information
This print from the original painting by noted American artist and museum curator Rembrandt Peale is based on an Anglican poem about mortal man's call to death. It remains a significant example of American neoclassicism from the nineteenth century, a time when American painters were not yet held in the same regard as their European counterparts. Peale's father, also a painter and curator, introduced his young son to George Washington in 1787 while working on a portrait of the first President of the United States. After the death of his mother, Peale began drawing at the age of eight and completed his first self-portrait at thirteen. His early talent was evident and strongly encouraged by his father.
Peale went on to produce his own highly praised portraits of Washington. The Court of Death is notable for its symbolic portrayal of mortality and the consequences of immorality, themes that resonated deeply with audiences in the early nineteenth century. In 1822, Peale moved from Pennsylvania to New York City in an effort to create what he hoped would become the definitive likeness of Washington. He later relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he founded a museum, following in the footsteps of his father, who had established the Philadelphia Museum in 1786.
This lithographic print of Peale's work was widely distributed throughout the United States during the nineteenth century. It stands as a testament to his artistic legacy and reflects the aesthetics of the time, creating a lasting connection between early American art and the present day.
