Framed The Fall of Richmond, VA April 2, 1865 by Currier and Ives

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" x 20" 
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 30"

Product Details:

"The Fall of Richmond, Va., April 2, 1865" by Currier and Ives is a dramatic Civil War lithograph portraying the fiery evacuation of the Rebel capital during the final days of the American Civil War. The print captures the chaos that engulfed Richmond as Rebel authorities fled the city and set fire to military warehouses and supplies before the arrival of Union troops. Smoke, flames, panicked civilians, and retreating soldiers combine to create a vivid scene of collapse and transition, emphasizing the Confederacy’s impending defeat. Produced shortly after the event, the lithograph reflects Currier & Ives’ talent for transforming major moments in American history into widely distributed popular art. The fall of Richmond carried enormous symbolic significance, signaling the effective end of the Confederacy only days before General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, and the print remains one of the best-known contemporary visual records of that historic moment.

Perfect For & Popular Uses:

This piece is ideal for civil war military history enthusiasts, veteran spaces, war memorial collections, military academies, and history classrooms. Our customers frequently purchase military art prints as retirement gifts for military officers, veterans, ROTC instructors, and military historians, as well as promotion gifts and change-of-command ceremony presents. Popular for decorating VFW halls, American Legion posts, military museums, ROTC offices, and home studies of military collectors. The museum-quality giclée print with archival paper and inks captures the courage, sacrifice, and historic significance of military service, while professional framing creates a dignified presentation worthy of those who served. Many veterans and active duty military members display military art to honor their service branch, commemorate specific conflicts, or preserve the memory of fallen comrades. Whether you're honoring a military career, building a war history collection, or teaching about military heritage, this handmade print pays tribute to the valor and sacrifice of America's fighting forces.