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by Ben Prepelka
$97.00
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Queen duvet cover (88" x 88") featuring the image "Melrose Plantation" by Ben Prepelka. Our soft microfiber duvet covers are hand sewn and include a hidden zipper for easy washing and assembly. Your selected image is printed on the top surface with a soft white surface underneath. All duvet covers are machine washable with cold water and a mild detergent.
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Located in the Natchitoches Parish of Louisiana, the remarkable Melrose Plantation is one of the largest plantations in the United States built by... more
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Located in the Natchitoches Parish of Louisiana, the remarkable Melrose Plantation is one of the largest plantations in the United States built by and for free black people. Also known as the Yucca Plantation, the site dates back to 1832. Louis Metoyer, who began construction of the home, was a son of Marie Therese Coincoin and Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer. The Metoyers were free people of color for four generations before the American Civil War.
When Louis Metoyer died in 1832, construction of the Melrose Plantation was taken over by his son Jean Baptiste Louis Metoyer, who died just 6 years later. The young heir, Theophile Louis, was an inexperienced businessman and within five years was in deep debt. By 1847 Theophile Louis Metoyer lost nearly everything he owned and the Metoyer family was never able to regain ownership of the property.
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974, the Melrose Plantation is one of the most popular stops on the Louisiana African American Heri...
Born in western Pennsylvania, Ben quickly discovered that his parents were passionate about travel, photography, oil painting and wildlife. Being the youngest member of his family, he grew up exploring much of the eastern half of the United States at an early age with his older brothers. Ben's photography is about that part of his youth, echoing that same passion that his parents had of the Great Outdoors. Visit
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Rick Davis
Magnificent photo of this beautiful plantation and enjoyed reading about it! L/F
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Rick!
Lori Frisch
Beautiful! Congrats on your sale!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Lori!
Antonis Meintanis
wonderful work !!! very beautiful colors & place !!! 👍 👌👌
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Antonis!
Captured by Trina M
Congratulations on your sale! Beautiful capture Ben!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Trina!
Masha Batkova
Congratulations on your recent sale!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Masha!
Steve Rich
Congratulations Ben on your sale!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Steve!
Meredith Amon
Beautiful,Ben
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Meredith!
Adrienne Wilson
What a stunning plantation and thank you for the history!! L/F
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thank you Adrienne!
Lynn Hopwood
Awesome plantation scene!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Lynn!!
Angela Davies
Beautiful plantation and capture FL
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Angela!!
Tom Claud
Beautiful shot, Ben! I love the lighting in this one!!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Tom!!
Marcia Colelli
Very nice perspective composition of this beautiful plantation. L/F
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Marcia!!
Donna Kennedy
Great capture of this southern plantation Ben!...L
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Donna!!
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS your SPECTACULAR image has been FEATURED on the HOME PAGE of SHOWCASING THE SOUTH GROUP. Please add this to the discussion 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” L Thank you for participating in the group.
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Kathi !!
HH Photography of Florida
What a beautiful, historic southern plantation homestead, Ben. So charming and elegant. L/fv
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Helen!!
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks David!!