Photographic Print : Charles and Flora McDonald
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Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape
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1745 1746 Aided Bids Bowing Elegance Escape Farewell Flora Macdonald Mcdonald Rebellion Stuart
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Charles and Flora McDonald photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image captures a pivotal moment in history, as Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald, who famously aided his escape following the failed Jacobite Rising of 1745. Their poignant goodbye is immortalized in this exquisitely detailed and beautifully preserved photograph, transporting you back in time to the tumultuous 18th century. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant moment of farewell between Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender to the British throne, and Flora MacDonald, the brave Scottish woman who aided his escape following the failed 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. The year was 1746, and the scene unfolds on the shores of the Minch, a body of water separating the Scottish Isle of South Uist from the mainland. Charles, dressed in the elegance of the Jacobite cause, bows deeply in gratitude to Flora, who holds his hand in a gesture of support and farewell. The Young Pretender's eyes are filled with a mix of determination and sadness, as he prepares to embark on a perilous journey back to France, leaving behind the land and people he loved. Flora, her face etched with concern and resolve, watches him go, her heart heavy with the knowledge that she may never see him again. The Jacobite Rebellion, fueled by the desire to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, had reached its tragic end. The defeat at the Battle of Culloden, fought on April 16, 1746, left the rebellion's leaders, including Charles Edward Stuart, with no choice but to flee. Flora MacDonald, a member of the MacDonald clan, played a crucial role in Charles' escape by disguising him as her maid, Betty Burke, and smuggling him aboard a French ship. Her act of defiance against the British authorities came at great personal risk, and she was later imprisoned for her involvement. This historical moment, filled with drama, courage, and sacrifice, continues to captivate the imagination and inspire tales of Scottish heroism and the enduring spirit of the Jacobite cause.
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