The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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8.00" x 5.50"
Overall:
10.00" x 7.50"
Old Fort Niagara Poster
by Lianne Schneider
Product Details
Old Fort Niagara poster by Lianne Schneider. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
This digital painting was accomplished in multiple layers using different painting styles and techniques overlaid on each other. The base image is a... more
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Artist's Description
This digital painting was accomplished in multiple layers using different painting styles and techniques overlaid on each other. The base image is a photograph of the re-enactment of the defense of Old Fort Niagara by British soldiers after they had captured it from the Americans. The photo is in the public domain courtesy of the National Park Service.
Old Fort Niagara on the United States side of the Niagara River sits at the mouth of the river and has a history that spans more than 300 years and encompasses the actions of four nations - France, Great Britain, the United States and the Iroquois Confederacy. Its location was vital because it controlled access to the Great Lakes and the westward route inland to the heart of the continent.
The French were the first to recognize the importance of the location and built three forts at Niagara - two fairly rudimentary and short-lived and the third, the "French Castle," was held until 1759 when French forces succumbed to...
About Lianne Schneider
As many of you are aware, Lianne is no longer with us. I am her son, Gordie, and have kept her account active to preserve the passion she had with her art and this community. Please see below for a "final note" she posted with a few of the last pieces she completed before passing away in November of 2015. "Being a part of this Fine Art America community has meant the world to me over the past years and I'd like to express my endless gratitude for all the support and encouragement you have given me so graciously. My one regret is that having lost the battle with leukemia, I have to let go of something so special to me. I won't say goodbye - just may your lives be blessed as you have blessed mine." I have a passion for the landscape of...
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Manos Kolaras
So good !
Ken Morris
Excellent image.../Like
Kathy Barney
I am a DAR member. Love this.
Connie Handscomb
Amazing what you've done here ... :)))
Jim Fitzpatrick
Wonderful storytelling scene! fv
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so very much Mariola for featuring this in 500 VIEWS 1 PER DAY. I'm just thrilled.
Mike Nahorniak
I really like this piece, it takes everyone back to the fight for Independence...nice job!
Lee Craig
Wonderful historical piece! I so enjoyed reading about your technique and how you accomplish the look of the finished product!
Rob Sellers
Wonderful work Lianne! Rt'ed @travelerspics
Heidi Smith
Beautiful work as always, Lianne! f/v/tweet/g+
Nathalie Duhaime
Very nice work!
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Great scene of Old Fort Niagara!!!!!!!!!! Love the tone and textures here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! L/F
Ed Weidman
lianne wonderful rendition of old fort Niagara! your special textures and effects add so much beauty to these old world works:) l/f
Wayne Moran
Unique and fantastic... Brilliant work.
Lianne Schneider
Roseann and Dan, I want to than you so very much for featuring this painting in your fabulous groups - DIGITAL ART AND RESOURCES and PREMIUM FAA ARTISTS. It's an incredible honor to be featured with so many extremely talented artists.
Aurelio Zucco
Terrific talent at work here...excellent composition, Lianne! L/F
Debbie Portwood
Absolutely wonderful work here as well Lianne!! So beautiful! Fantastic history as well! f/l/p!! :D
Lianne Schneider
I've fallen a bit behind in my thank yous to hosts for featuring this image in their wonderful groups. Thank you so much William, Eti and Jouko for your features in BEST IMAGE PROMOTION, DAILY DOSE OF WISDOM and ART FROM THE PAST.
Sherri Of Palm Springs
Wonderfully done and super special on 9-11 love this as I do allllll your art.. Sherri fl
L Wright
Nicely presented, great job!
Marvin Spates
Wow this is so amazing Lianne!!! L
Paul Freidlund
well done, LF
Maggie Vlazny
L/F 🌷
Maggie Vlazny
FANTASTIC work Lianne!!!!!!!