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Flight of President Jefferson Davis and his Ministers over the Georgia Ridge, Five Days before his Capture (engraving)
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Flight of President Jefferson Davis and his Ministers over the Georgia Ridge, Five Days before his Capture (engraving)
1610409 Flight of President Jefferson Davis and his Ministers over the Georgia Ridge, Five Days before his Capture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight of President Jefferson Davis and his Ministers over the Georgia Ridge, Five Days before his Capture. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22265878
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving titled "Flight of President Jefferson Davis and his Ministers over the Georgia Ridge, Five Days before his Capture" transports us back to a significant moment in American history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the tense atmosphere surrounding the end of the American Civil War. The image depicts President Jefferson Davis and his ministers on horseback as they desperately flee across Georgia's rugged landscape. The urgency is palpable as their horses gallop through the treacherous terrain, symbolizing their desperate attempt to evade capture by Union forces. Five days later, Davis would be apprehended, marking a turning point in the war and signaling its imminent conclusion. This illustration was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on July 1st, 1865 - a publication that provided visual documentation of historical events during that era. Through this engraving, we are given a glimpse into one of the most critical moments in American history. It serves as a reminder of both the resilience and vulnerability of political leaders during times of conflict. As viewers, we can't help but feel drawn into this dramatic scene and reflect upon its significance within our nation's past.
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