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Framed Print : A Flight across the Herring Pool
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A Flight across the Herring Pool
Pitt and Dundas encourage the flight of Irish MPs across the Irish channel offering them places and sinecures. Colour Engraving. Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856). Published 20th June 1800
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1800 Channel Cruikshank Dundas Encourage Herring Isaac Offering Pitt Places Pool Sack
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step into history with our exquisite framed print, "A Flight across the Herring Pool" by Isaac Robert Cruikshank. This captivating color engraving, published on June 20, 1800, depicts a pivotal moment in Irish politics as Pitt and Dundas encourage Irish MPs to cross the Irish Channel, offering them places and sinecures. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor and transport yourself back in time with every glance. Each framed print from Media Storehouse is carefully crafted and printed on premium quality paper, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details. Experience the rich history and intrigue of the past with our beautifully presented framed prints.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
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This vibrant and detailed colour engraving by Isaac Robert Cruikshank captures a pivotal moment in Irish political history - "A Flight across the Herring Pool". The scene depicts Prime Minister William Pitt and his ally Henry Dundas encouraging the flight of Irish MPs across the Irish Channel, offering them places and sinecures in exchange for their support.
Published on 20th June 1800, this historical print sheds light on the complex politics of the time. The image of politicians literally taking flight symbolizes the lengths to which those in power would go to secure loyalty and influence. The herring pool serves as a metaphorical barrier that must be crossed in order to attain positions of privilege within the government.
Isaac Robert Cruikshank's attention to detail brings this scene to life, capturing both the urgency and treachery inherent in political maneuvering. Each figure is meticulously rendered, from Pitt's determined expression to Dundas' sly grin as they orchestrate this calculated exchange.
This print serves as a powerful reminder of how history is shaped by those who hold power, often at the expense of others. It invites viewers to reflect on themes of manipulation, ambition, and compromise that continue to resonate in contemporary politics.
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