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A Division in the House of Commons (litho)
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A Division in the House of Commons (litho)
1604196 A Division in the House of Commons (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Division in the House of Commons. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 April 1893.
T Walter Wilson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25174358
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Division House Of Commons Parliament Buildings Serjeant Tellers Defensive Weapon Division Lobby Infantry Weapon
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This lithograph captures a moment of intense division within the House of Commons. The image, created by Thomas Walter Wilson in 1893, depicts a scene filled with tension and political fervor. In the foreground, we see Sir W. Walrond, the Serjeant at Arms, standing tall and authoritative. He is surrounded by politicians engaged in heated debate and armed with weapons symbolizing their differing ideologies. The atmosphere is charged as individuals on both sides of the divide passionately defend their positions. The composition draws attention to the central table where tellers are counting votes during a crucial parliamentary division. This process highlights the importance of this particular decision and its potential impact on legislation or policy. The grandeur of Parliament Buildings looms in the background, emphasizing that these debates take place within an institution steeped in history and tradition. Wilson's meticulous engraving technique brings out intricate details such as facial expressions reflecting determination or frustration among politicians from different parties. This print serves as a powerful reminder of how politics can be divisive yet essential for democracy to thrive. It encapsulates not only a historical moment but also timeless themes surrounding power struggles, conflicting opinions, and compromise within legislative bodies like the House of Commons.
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