Recumbent Lee by CavalierLady

Photography • Historical • posted on Sep 03, 2007

Open full image in new tab Zoom on image

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.

Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description

This statue of General Robert E. Lee in repose was to have been his sarcophagus, but he died in 1870 before it was completed. He is buried along with several members of his family beneath the Lee Chapel, on the grounds of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. An alcove was built behind the pulpit area of the chapel, which Lee had built during his tenure as president of then Washington University after the Civil War to showcase this stature. His famous war horse Traveler, is buried just outside the church, a few feet from where Lee lies at rest. Thanks very much for your views and comments.

Comments (34)

)

RodolfoCiminelli

7:44AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Excellent historical photo my friend.....:!!!!

)

Richardphotos

8:02AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

really a beautiful memorial.there is a park of his name here in Dallas on Turtle Creek Blvd.excellent capture Maria

)

nikolais

8:19AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

perfect capture and presentation.

)

kansas

8:45AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

A wonderful historical sight. I often wonder what our country would be like now if the South had won.

)

pakled

8:48AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

dang..I've actually been to the university, and missed this...sad.

)

Stevej46

9:50AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Interest history lesson. A very nice capture.

)

gargoyle84

10:03AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Excellent capture, Maria! Thanks for sharing history with us! :^)

)

Loloe

11:23AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Very interesting capture! Bravo!!!

MrsLubner

11:28AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Such a wonderful tribute! I did not know about this place and now I want to see it for myself. Such a great man of courage and determination. this is a wonderful shot of this monument.

)

rainbows

11:40AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

A wonderful capture, Maria. Your presentation is spot on too. Hugs. Diane.

)

j_campbell

11:46AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Thanks for the history lesson. Enjoyed the photo.

)

Littlejock

11:57AM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Great composition and colours.

)

Hendesse

12:16PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Excellent shot with fantastic details and clarity. Superbly done!

Ger50

12:18PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

such an impressive shot

)

DennisReed

1:14PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Memorable Capture Maria! Bravo!

)

mark.spooner

1:34PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Nice shot.

)

delaorden_ojeda

3:17PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

impresive capture, fantastic compo !

)

IreneS

3:21PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Fantastic shot! Thanks so much for putting in the historical details too.

)

kimariehere

3:51PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

fantastic shot of this famous generals memorial site .. i have never seen it or even a picture of it before so thanks for sharing

)

npauling

9:36PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

A lovely photograph and well composed. Thanks for all the information about him.

)

goodoleboy

9:42PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Excellent POV and clarity in this fabulous capture of the historic display containing the statue, flags, etc., honoring the old general, CavLady! I had no idea this existed.

)

Artlan59

9:44PM | Mon, 03 September 2007

Beautiful capture and presentation. Nice.

)

Shucoda

1:58AM | Tue, 04 September 2007

A wonderful capture! The clarity is perfect! Well done

)

Luka_30

6:42AM | Tue, 04 September 2007

Beautiful memorial, and great photo!

)

PeeWee05

8:04AM | Tue, 04 September 2007

Lovely shot, very well composed!

)

Valentin

1:43PM | Tue, 04 September 2007

What a wonderful capture of history, magnificent and quite impressive!

)

elmurray

2:07PM | Wed, 05 September 2007

First of all, sorry about the late comment - I am playing "catch-up"!!! What a wonderful memorial this is and you have captured it to perfection. Bravo!

)