Fine Art Print : Chicago Riots & Police
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Chicago Riots & Police
CHICAGO RIOTS Stirred up by fiendish anarchists, workers riot - and have to be put down with brutal force - police cower from the demonstrators stones
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Media ID 592428
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1886 Anarchists Brutal Chicago Riot Riots Stones Cower Fiendish Stirred
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens of renowned photojournalist Mary Evans Picture Library with our Fine Art Print of the Chicago Riots. This powerful image captures the intensity and chaos of the labor protests turned violent in 1886. Witness the raw emotion and determination of the demonstrators as they clash with the authorities, with police attempting to maintain order. This captivating print is part of our extensive range of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Prints Online, bringing historical moments to life in your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Chicago Riots: Workers' Unrest Met with Brutal Police Force (1886)" 2.. This evocative image captures the chaos and violence of the infamous Chicago Riots of 1886. The unrest was ignited by labor disputes and fueled by the anarchist movement, which sought to challenge the established social and economic order. 3. In the photograph, a group of determined workers, their faces set with determination and anger, confront a line of police officers. The officers, visibly frightened, huddle together, shielding themselves from the hail of stones being thrown by the protesters. 4. The year was 1886, a time of great industrialization and social upheaval in the United States. Labor unions were on the rise, and workers were demanding better wages, shorter hours, and safer working conditions. The Haymarket Square Riot, as the Chicago Riots came to be known, was a turning point in the labor movement and a grim reminder of the violent clashes that often accompanied the quest for workers' rights. 5. The anarchist movement, which advocated for the violent overthrow of the existing social order, played a significant role in the riots. Anarchist leaders, including the infamous "Alarmist Eight," were believed to have instigated the violence that erupted on May 3 and 4, 1886, in Chicago. 6. The riots resulted in the deaths of several workers and police officers, as well as the injury of hundreds more. The aftermath of the riots saw a crackdown on labor unions and the anarchist movement, with many leaders being arrested, tried, and executed. 7. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of labor struggles in the United States and the often violent confrontations between workers and law enforcement. It also underscores the complex and often contentious relationship between the labor movement, anarchism, and the state.
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