Mouse Mat : Fenian Guy Fawkes, 1867
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Fenian Guy Fawkes, 1867
The Fenian Guy Fawkes - sitting on a keg of gunpowder ready to explode
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Media ID 580315
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1867 Explode Fawkes Fenian Gun Powder Ready
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 23.7cm (7.2" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures the defiant spirit of the Fenian movement in Ireland during the late 19th century. The Fenian Brotherhood, also known as the Irish Republican Brotherhood, was a revolutionary organization dedicated to ending British rule in Ireland through armed force. The figure depicted in this print is none other than the iconic Guy Fawkes, a symbol of resistance and rebellion, who is famously associated with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 in England. However, in this context, the Fenian Guy Fawkes assumes a new meaning. Sitting confidently atop a large keg of gunpowder, the Fenian Guy Fawkes gazes intently into the distance, a determined look on his face. The background is filled with the chaos of an imminent explosion, with smoke billowing from the ground and flames engulfing the surrounding area. The caption below the image reads, "The Fenian Guy Fawkes, 1867," emphasizing the connection between the historical figure and the contemporary Irish struggle for independence. This powerful cartoon was created during a time of heightened tension between Ireland and Britain, with the Fenian Brotherhood carrying out a series of bombings and raids against British targets. The image would have resonated deeply with the Irish community, both in Ireland and in the diaspora, who saw the Fenians as their last hope for freedom from British rule. Despite the threat posed by the Fenians, the British government's heavy-handed response only served to further galvanize Irish nationalist sentiment. The image of the Fenian Guy Fawkes became a powerful symbol of resistance and a rallying cry for the Irish cause. This print is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Irish history and the enduring power of symbolism in shaping political discourse.
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