Fort Recovery Monument No. 14

The Story:     At the base of the Fort Recovery State Memorial in Fort Recovery, Ohio, a stone frontiersman looks westward across a site shaped by two defining conflicts of the Northwest Territory. With the stock of his flintlock musket resting on the ground and the barrel angled upward, the figure appears watchful but at rest, framed by the monument’s stonework and the formal memorial plaque below.

Around the base are the names of officers connected to St. Clair’s Defeat in 1791 and the Battle of Fort Recovery in 1794. The sculpture, plaque, and monument work together as a layered memorial … honoring the fallen while reminding visitors that this quiet Ohio village stands on ground of national importance. In this close view, afternoon light washes across the stone facade as blue sky and soft cumulus clouds rise above the monument.

 

The Rest of the Story:   I created this closer view because the base of the Fort Recovery monument tells its own story. From a distance, the obelisk gives the site its scale, but up close, the frontiersman figure, plaque, and officer names bring the history down to a more human level. The sculpture looks westward with his flintlock musket held in a relaxed position, and a possibles bag slung across his body, suggesting both readiness and reflection.

What struck me was the contrast between the peaceful summer afternoon and the weight of what the monument remembers. The sky was blue, the clouds were gentle, and the sun was warm on the stone, yet the names and inscription pointed back to a much more difficult chapter in Ohio history. This image felt like a way to pause at the foot of the monument and consider the people behind the larger historical marker.

I have more scenes in my Mercer County Ohio Art Prints.  I also have a collection of images that capture early American life in my Ohio Frontier Landmark Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Fort Recovery Monument

City, State:       Fort Recovery, Ohio

Year:                 2021

 

 

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Stone frontiersman sculpture at the base of the Fort Recovery State Memorial in Ohio, with flintlock musket, memorial plaque, officer names, and blue sky.

At the base of the Fort Recovery State Memorial in Fort Recovery, Ohio, a stone frontiersman looks westward across a site shaped by two defining conflicts of the Northwest Territory. With the stock of his flintlock musket resting on the ground and the barrel angled upward, the figure appears watchful but at rest, framed by the monument’s stonework and the formal memorial plaque below.
Around the base are the names of officers connected to St. Clair’s Defeat in 1791 and the Battle of Fort Recovery in 1794. The sculpture, plaque, and monument work together as a layered memorial … honoring the fallen while reminding visitors that this quiet Ohio village stands on ground of national importance. In this close view, afternoon light washes across the stone facade as blue sky and soft cumulus clouds rise above the monument.
The Rest of the Story:
I created this closer view because the base of the Fort Recovery monument tells its own story. From a distance, the obelisk gives the site its scale, but up close, the frontiersman figure, plaque, and officer names bring the history down to a more human level. The sculpture looks westward with his flintlock musket held in a relaxed position, and a possibles bag slung across his body, suggesting both readiness and reflection.
What struck me was the contrast between the peaceful summer afternoon and the weight of what the monument remembers. The sky was blue, the clouds were gentle, and the sun was warm on the stone, yet the names and inscription pointed back to a much more difficult chapter in Ohio history. This image felt like a way to pause at the foot of the monument and consider the people behind the larger historical marker.

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Size

12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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