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Sir Edward Carson signing against Irish Home Rule
Sir Edward Carson signing the Covenant resisting Irish Home Rule.
1912
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Media ID 23079542
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Anti Carson Covenant Floor Independence Jack Resisting Rule Signature Signing Tiled
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from The John Barrett Collection at Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts Sir Edward Carson signing the Solemn League and Covenant against Irish Home Rule in 1912. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and impressive detail. Add this iconic piece of Irish and British history to your home or office, and create a conversation-starting display that will be cherished for generations.
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.
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In this evocative photograph, Sir Edward Carson, a prominent Irish Unionist leader, signs the Ulster Covenant on September 28, 1912, in opposition to Irish Home Rule. The event took place in the grand surroundings of Belfast City Hall, with its ornate tiled floor and high ceilings, reflecting the importance of the moment. Surrounded by a sea of men, all dressed in suits and hats, Carson signs the document with a determined expression, his hand steady as he affixes his signature to the Covenant. The Ulster Covenant was a pledge signed by over 470,000 people in Ulster, a predominantly Protestant region of Ireland, to resist Home Rule and reject any attempt to separate Ulster from the United Kingdom. The movement was a response to the Third Home Rule Bill, which aimed to establish a self-governing Irish parliament, and fueled tensions between Unionists and Nationalists in Ireland. The photograph captures the intensity and gravity of the moment, with the Union Jack flags prominently displayed in the background, symbolizing the Unionists' loyalty to the British crown. The image is a testament to the political turmoil and division that characterized the early 20th century in Ireland, and the deep-rooted emotions that underpinned the struggle for independence. Sir Edward Carson's signature on the Covenant marked a significant moment in Irish history, and this photograph provides a powerful visual representation of the political climate of the time. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between Ireland and the United Kingdom, and the profound impact that political decisions can have on people's lives.
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