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Canvas Print : The Great Rapprochment
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The Great Rapprochment
This poster was used for the promotion of the United States and Great Britain Industrial Exposition in the late 19th century (1899-1900). Shows Columbia and Britannia in the background holding flags (under the eagle and lion), and Uncle Sam and John Bull in the foreground clasping hands. In the roundels near the bottom, the recent American naval victories of Manila and Santiago de Cuba are compared to the classic British/English naval victories of Trafalgar and the Spanish Armada. The Union Jack shown at upper right has some of the flaws
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Media ID 32427470
1898 Allies Columbia Fine Art Flags Freedom John Bull Naval Ships Unity Humanity Spanish American War Uncle Sam Unknown
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "The Great Rapprochement" image from Universal Images Group (UIG). This iconic poster, originally used for the promotion of the United States and Great Britain Industrial Exposition in the late 19th century, showcases the spirit of cooperation and progress between two great nations. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich history and intricate details of this historic moment into your home or office, making it a stunning conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any space.
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 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 captures a significant moment in history, showcasing "The Great Rapprochement" between the United States and Great Britain during the late 19th century. Created as a promotional poster for the United States and Great Britain Industrial Exposition held from 1899 to 1900, it symbolizes unity, friendship, and shared values. In this artwork, we see Columbia representing America and Britannia representing Great Britain standing proudly in the background with their respective flags fluttering under the watchful gaze of an eagle and lion. In the foreground, Uncle Sam personifying America and John Bull embodying Great Britain are depicted clasping hands in a gesture of camaraderie. Notably, roundels near the bottom draw attention to recent American naval victories at Manila and Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War. These triumphs are compared to iconic British naval victories such as Trafalgar against Napoleon's fleet or defeating the Spanish Armada centuries earlier. The presence of flaws on the Union Jack flag displayed at upper right serves as a reminder that even great nations have imperfections. However, it does not diminish their commitment to humanity, freedom, or unity. This remarkable piece of fine art encapsulates an important chapter in US history while celebrating strong alliances forged through shared values between two influential nations. It stands as a testament to diplomacy overcoming differences for mutual progress.
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