Canvas Print : Children with their Guy
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Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition
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Media ID 604728
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1858 Anti Attempt Fawkes Mimic Note Papal Parade Significance Surviving Tiara Tradition
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Children with their Guy" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image depicts children proudly parading their Guy through the streets, a tradition with anti-papal roots. The Guy's distinctive hat, reminiscent of a papal tiara, adds an air of mystery and intrigue. Bring this historical moment into your home with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic photograph. Elevate your living space with a unique and thought-provoking piece of art.
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.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
1. Title: "November Tradition: Children's Guy Fawkes Parade - An Anti-Papal Significance Revisited" This evocative photograph captures the essence of a time-honored tradition that has survived the test of centuries. The image portrays a group of children proudly parading their "Guy" through the streets during the annual Guy Fawkes Night celebrations in November. The Guy, represented by a life-sized effigy wearing a hat that mimics the papal tiara, is a symbolic representation of Guy Fawkes, the infamous plotter of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, commemorates the foiling of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. The tradition of creating a Guy and burning it on a bonfire is believed to have originated as a way for the people to express their disapproval of the Catholic faith and the perceived threat of the papacy. The children in the photograph, dressed in costumes and carrying torches, are seen leading their Guy through the streets, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. The Guy's hat, adorned with mock papal insignia, is a testament to the historical significance of the tradition and the anti-papal sentiments that once fueled it. The Guy Fawkes Night, steeped in history and customs, continues to be celebrated every year in November, providing an intriguing glimpse into the past and the rich cultural heritage of the United Kingdom. This photograph, taken in 1858, serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of this tradition and the importance of preserving historical customs for future generations.
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