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Fine Art Print : Statue of Sir Thomas More in front of Chelsea Old Church, Cheyne Walk, London
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Statue of Sir Thomas More in front of Chelsea Old Church, Cheyne Walk, London
Statue of Sir Thomas More in front of Chelsea Old Church, Cheyne Walk, London. More (1478-1535) was Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. He refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head of the English Church. In 1534 More was imprisoned in the Tower of London, and beheaded on a charge of treason the following year. He was canonised in 1935 and in 2000 was made the patron saint of politicians and statesmen. The chapel on the south side of the church was Mores private chapel
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Media ID 15062668
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Chelsea Cheyne Walk Hands Clasped Hands Together Kensington And Chelsea Lord Chancellor Martyr Martyrdom Peter Thompson Plinth Sir Thomas Sir Thomas More Thomas More Thompson Tudor Chelsea Old Church Posture Roman Catholicism
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of London with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Statue of Sir Thomas More, proudly standing before the picturesque Chelsea Old Church on Cheyne Walk. This stunning representation captures the essence of Tudor England, with Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII's esteemed Lord Chancellor, immortalized in bronze. Add a touch of timeless elegance and historical charm to your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection of Heritage Images.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 the majestic Statue of Sir Thomas More, standing proudly in front of Chelsea Old Church on Cheyne Walk in London. Sir Thomas More, who served as Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor during the 16th century, is depicted with his hands clasped together in a posture that exudes both strength and conviction. More's unwavering refusal to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy, which declared Henry VIII as the head of the English Church, ultimately led to his imprisonment in the Tower of London and subsequent beheading on charges of treason. Despite this tragic fate, More's legacy endured through time. In 1935, he was canonized as a saint and later became recognized as the patron saint for politicians and statesmen in 2000. The statue stands tall upon its plinth against a backdrop of historic buildings along Cheyne Walk. The location holds significance as it houses Mores' private chapel within the church compound—a testament to his devout Christian faith. This image not only portrays an iconic figure from British history but also serves as a reminder of religious martyrdom and individual courage. The vibrant colors bring life to this snapshot frozen in time while capturing both the essence of England's rich heritage and its enduring spiritual traditions.
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