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Lions Share Disraeli
THE LIONs SHARE Disraeli buys Suez Canal shares to secure the safety of the passage to India
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Media ID 571890
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1876 Buys Canal D Israeli Lions Passage Safety Secure Share Shares Suez
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the grandeur of history with our exquisite canvas prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Lions Share Disraeli" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful portrait captures the determination and strategic vision of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as he secured the safety of the passage to India by purchasing shares in the Suez Canal. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors, bringing history to life in your home or office. Add a touch of timeless elegance and historical significance to your space with this stunning 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
This print, titled "Lions Share Disraeli," depicts a pivotal moment in the history of the Suez Canal and the British Empire. The image, published in 1876, shows Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli proudly holding a lion's share of a cake, symbolizing his acquisition of Suez Canal shares. The event took place during a critical time in history when the safety and security of the passage to India were of paramount importance to the British government. The Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, had been completed just a few years prior, in 1869. This new waterway significantly reduced the time and cost of shipping goods between Europe and the Indian subcontinent. However, the canal's strategic location also made it a valuable asset for various global powers, including Britain, France, and Russia. In an effort to secure the canal's safety and maintain British influence, Disraeli, who served as Prime Minister from 1868 to 1874 and again from 1874 to 1880, purchased a substantial number of shares in the Suez Canal Company. This investment not only bolstered Britain's economic interests but also provided a political advantage, as it allowed the country to exert greater control over the canal's operations. This cartoon, created by an unknown artist, captures the essence of Disraeli's bold move and the significance of the Suez Canal to the British Empire. The lion's share represents the power and influence that came with this strategic investment, while the lion itself symbolizes the strength and might of the British Empire. This historical print is an intriguing reminder of the political maneuverings and global events that shaped the world during the late 19th century.
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