Fine Art Print : Landing the Powder
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Landing the Powder
GUY FAWKES Fawkes and Catesby unload the barrels of gunpowder under cover of night
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Media ID 618249
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1605 Barrels Catesby Fawkes Gun Powder Landing Plot Powder Unload
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the drama and history of Guy Fawkes' infamous Gunpowder Plot to your home or office with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, 'Landing the Powder' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, masterfully depicts the clandestine moment as Fawkes and Catesby unload the barrels of gunpowder under the cover of night. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this iconic historical moment. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the pivotal moment of the Gunpowder Plot, an infamous event in English history that took place on the night of October 4, 1605. The photograph depicts two key figures, Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes, as they covertly unload barrels of gunpowder from a cart under the cover of darkness. The scene is set in Britain, and the historical significance of this moment cannot be overstated. The Gunpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James I and his government, orchestrated by a group of Catholic conspirators, led by Robert Catesby. The plan was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. Guy Fawkes, a former soldier, was tasked with guarding the explosives in the cellar beneath the House of Lords. However, the plot was discovered when authorities found Fawkes and the barrels of gunpowder. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to that fateful night in 1605. The image captures the intrigue and danger of the moment as Catesby and Fawkes work quickly to move the barrels, their faces obscured by the darkness and their intentions shrouded in secrecy. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the potential consequences of political unrest and religious tensions. The Gunpowder Plot is commemorated annually in the UK with the celebration of Bonfire Night on November 5, a tradition that began soon after the discovery of the plot. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into this significant moment in history and the events that led to this enduring tradition.
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