Thomas Nast Civil War Confederate Ship Alabama BRITISH LION DISARMED

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Antique Print Description
Details:
Title:
The British Lion Disarmed
Caption: "The United States and England are united by too many bonds to make war possible; but for myself I am anxious to have every point in dispute amicably settled, and the two countries may then become one in policy, as they already are, I firmly believe, in sentiment and origin." -Prince of Wales's remarks to Mr. Bierstadt, the artist.
Type:
Original Antique Wood Engraved Print
Publication:
Harper's Weekly Newspaper
Date:
1868
Artist:
Thomas Nast
Grade:
Very Good, Two small stains in upper margin, does not effect the print.
Size:
Full dated page, print measures 9" x 13 1/2"; Page 10" x 16"
Item Description:
This is an original antique wood engraved print published in Harper's Weekly Newspaper (1868). The illustration depicts Columbia (USA) clipping the claws of the British Lion over the CSS Ship Alabama which was a violation of neutrality. It measures 9" x 13 1/2" with wide margins, perfect for framing. At nearly a hundred fifty years old, this engaging original print is highly displayable. Antiqueprintopia only sells original antique prints and they always come with a
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Columbia, the embodiment of America, clips the claws of the British lion with the 'Alabama Claims.' On the left are warring American naval vessels, and on the right is a British fort. America sought payment from Britain following the American Civil War. Several Confederate war ships, including the infamous CSS Alabama, had been built and released from in their harbors during the war, and America claimed that it violated their position of neutrality. Britain eventually gave in and paid the United States .5 million dollars for damages. Payment wouldn't come until 1872, however, so this cartoon is likely Nast's perception that things would work in their favor.