Fine Art Print : The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, en sanguine engraving
Fine Art Prints from Liszt Collection
The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, en sanguine engraving
The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, en sanguine engraving shows Lord North, with the Boston Port Bill extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing America whose arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield, while Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, restrains her feet and peeks up her skirt. Britannia, standing behind America, turns away and shields her face with her left hand
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Media ID 12810899
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Arms Away Bill Boston Britannia Doctor Draped Draught Extending Face Feet Female Figure Hand Lord Mansfield Native North Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Partially Pocket Port Representing Sandwich Sanguine Shields Skirt Throat Traditional Turns Bitter Forcing Notorious Peeks Restrained Restrains Swallowing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This engraving, titled "The Able Doctor, or, America Swallowing the Bitter Draught," is a mesmerizing piece from the Liszt Collection. Witness the intricate details of Lord North, as he extends the Boston Port Bill from his pocket, in this en sanguine engraving. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this thought-provoking and historically significant work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.5cm (20" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage, retro-styled engraved image titled "The Able Doctor, or, America Swallowing the Bitter Draught" is a powerful representation of historical events and political symbolism. The artwork portrays Lord North, holding the Boston Port Bill in his hand as he forcefully pours tea down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing America. Her arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield while Lord Sandwich lurks beneath her skirt. The engraving captures the essence of British oppression during the time of the Intolerable Acts. Britannia stands behind America but turns away, shielding her face with her left hand, perhaps symbolizing her reluctance to witness such injustice. This illustrative technique transports us back to an era filled with tension and struggle for independence. It serves as a reminder of our history and highlights the sacrifices made by those who fought against tyranny. With its aged appearance and traditional artistic style, this historic artwork evokes nostalgia and invites contemplation on themes of power dynamics, colonialism, and resistance. It is a testament to how art can capture complex narratives within a single frame. As we gaze upon this print from Liszt Collection's Arkheia series, we are transported into an important chapter in American history that should never be forgotten.
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