Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Churchill / Randolph / Vf 80
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL MP speaking in Parliament while Wolff, Balfour and Gorst listen (or fall asleep, more like)
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 620334
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10072991
1849 Asleep Balfour Bench Boredom Churchill Gorst Listen Parliament Randolph Speaking Speech Spencer Wolff 1895
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the hallowed halls of the House of Commons in 1895, captures a pivotal moment in British political history. Winston S. Churchill, then a young and ambitious Member of Parliament, is seen delivering a passionate speech, his gesticulations and intense gaze fully engaged with the audience before him. Seated to his left, Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston's father and political mentor, listens intently, his hat resting on the bench beside him. To Churchill's right, the distinguished faces of Arthur Balfour and Joseph Chamberlain's Parliamentary Private Secretary, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 5th Marquess of Granville, 1st Baron Raglan and 1st Earl of Raglan, can be seen. Among them, the visage of Leopold Amery, a future Colonial Secretary, is also discernible. However, the photograph is not without its intrigue. In the background, the figure of Sir Edward Goschen, the German-born British diplomat and politician, can be spotted dozing off, his hat slipping from his head. To his left, the enigmatic figure of Sir Edward Goschen's private secretary, Sir Henry Wolff, appears to be in a deep slumber as well, his hat resting precariously on his chest. Across the aisle, the visage of Sir William Gould Theobald, 1st Baronet, the Liberal Chief Whip, is seen in a state of apparent boredom, his hat tilted at a jaunty angle. This photograph, taken by the renowned Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era British politics, where moments of intense debate and languid indifference coexisted in the same chamber. It stands as a testament to the enduring allure of history and the human drama that unfolds within its pages.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
