Our original illustration includes Teddy Roosevelt, "The Man in the Arena," and the name, date, and location of his speech. Our archival print is framed in an American-made, solid wood frame, with non-glare, UV-protecting, museum-grade acrylic.
What other buyers have said
"The TR archival print, with his 'man in the arena' quote from 1910, is beautifully rendered. Highly recommended!"
— James S. ★★★★★
"I gave my partner TR’s 'Man in the Arena' framed print for Christmas. Customer service was amazing. Package arrived in plenty of time for the holiday. Frame is great. My partner was thrilled. It is the perfect gift for a history buff."
— Susan T. ★★★★★
Size of print:
- 12" x 15" — For small offices or a wall with lots of pictures
- 19" x 24" — For most offices and living areas
Also available by special order, very large The Man in the Arena — Teddy Roosevelt 38" x 48" Archival print Made in America. (Only available unframed.)
About the paper weight and printing process: Printed in the US on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks.
About the frame: Made in America solid wood frame with your choice of two finishes: Mahogany and Speckled Maple.
We use a museum-grade, non-glare acrylic that offers UV-protection. (We do not frame these with a mat. It seems more authentic without a mat.)
Important note on the care of framed prints: Use a microfiber cloth or similar to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use household cleaners on the frame or on the acrylic.
Shipping for framed prints: $15 for the 12" x 15" framed print, and $20 for the 19" x 24" framed print.
Complete description
Our original design includes Teddy Roosevelt and what has become to be called the "Man in the Arena" passage from his "Citizenship in a Republic" speech at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1910:
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
The print includes the full text as well as the date and location of the speech.
Background on our archival print
"Thank you for your support of this outstanding print and these beautiful frames. Everything—the design, printing, frame stock and frames, acrylic, and framing—is made in America."
— Lee Wright | Founder | The History List | History Camp | The Pursuit of History
Design © 2022 Larry Stuart Studio.