Jefferson Davis, seated, facing front, during portrait sessi
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Jefferson Davis, seated, facing front, during portrait sessi
Jefferson Davis, seated, facing front, during portrait session at Davis home Beauvoir, near Biloxi, Mississippi. Date c1885
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Beauvoir Davis Facing Jefferson Mississippi Session Biloxi
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This striking portrait captures Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, during a session at his home, Beauvoir, near Biloxi, Mississippi. The photograph was taken around 1885, several decades after the end of the American Civil War. Davis, dressed in a formal suit and wearing a serious expression, sits with his hands resting on a small table, his gaze fixed straight ahead. The backdrop of the image is a simple, solid-colored cloth, drawing the focus to Davis's face and demeanor. Beauvoir, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, was Davis's residence from 1877 until his death in 1889. The home, which was named after the French phrase for "beautiful view," offered Davis a tranquil retreat from the public eye, where he could write his memoirs and reflect on his past. This portrait, taken during a quiet moment at Beauvoir, provides a glimpse into Davis's later years and the introspective mood that likely characterized them. Jefferson Davis, a native of Kentucky, rose to prominence as a United States Senator from Mississippi and served as the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. In 1861, he became the President of the Confederate States of America, leading the Confederate forces during the American Civil War until their surrender in 1865. After the war, Davis was charged with treason but was acquitted by the Senate in 1868. He spent the remainder of his life writing his memoirs and living in relative seclusion at Beauvoir. This portrait, taken during a portrait session at his Mississippi home, stands as a testament to Davis's enduring legacy as a prominent figure in American history.
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