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Canvas Print : Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. Artist: Brill
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Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. Artist: Brill
Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. An active campaigner for womens and workers rights, Annie Besant (nee Wood) was a powerful public speaker and a prolific writer. She was converted to theosophy, which holds that all religions are an attempt by man to ascertain the Divine, in 1889 after reading The Secret Doctrine by HP Blavatsky, one of the founders of the Theosophical Society. Besant attempted to understand the universe through clairvoyance. A print from the front cover of Lansburys labour Weekly, 11th December 1926
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Media ID 14943926
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Annie Besant Feminism Feminist Glasses Rights Socialism Socialist Spectacles Womens Liberation Womens Movement Brill Print Collector8 Theosophist Theosophy
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring historic moments to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece features Annie Besant, a British socialist and theosophist, as depicted in a 1926 photograph by Brill. Known for her advocacy of women's and workers' rights, Annie Besant was an influential public speaker and prolific writer. Experience the richness of this iconic image in vibrant detail as our premium canvas material faithfully reproduces the original artwork from Heritage Images. Add a touch of history and inspiration to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality Canvas Print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46cm (16" x 18.1")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This print showcases Annie Besant, a remarkable British socialist and theosophist in 1926. Known for her unwavering dedication to women's and workers' rights, Besant was an influential public speaker and prolific writer. The artist Brill beautifully captures her essence, highlighting both her intelligence and strength. Besant's journey into theosophy began in 1889 when she stumbled upon "The Secret Doctrine" by HP Blavatsky, one of the founders of the Theosophical Society. This profound encounter led her to adopt a belief system that sought to understand divinity through clairvoyance. Her exploration of this spiritual path added another layer to her already impressive repertoire as a politician and activist. In this portrait, we see Besant wearing spectacles that symbolize not only her intellectual acumen but also serve as a visual representation of how she viewed the world through different lenses - be it political or religious. Her determined expression reflects her commitment towards fighting for justice and equality. Published on the front cover of Lansburys Labour Weekly on December 11th, 1926, this image immortalizes Annie Besant's legacy as an advocate for social change. It serves as a reminder of her significant contributions to feminism, socialism, religion, politics, and society at large. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are reminded of Annie Besant's indomitable spirit that continues to inspire generations striving for progress in various fields across countries worldwide.
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