Fine Art Print : Gordon Riots (Colour)
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Gordon Riots (Colour)
THE GORDON RIOTS The no-popery crowd, inflamed by Lord George Gordons rabble-rousing oratory, inflame Newgate gaol as well
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Media ID 583755
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1780 Gaol Gordon New Gate Oratory Rabble Riots Rousing Inflamed Popery
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the intensity of the Gordon Riots as depicted in this captivating color image from Mary Evans Picture Library. This detailed print captures the chaos of the mob, inflamed by Lord George Gordon's fiery oratory, storming Newgate Gaol. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and transport you back in time. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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 27.9cm x 53.3cm (11" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 vibrant and dramatic color print depicts a pivotal moment during the Gordon Riots of 1780 in Britain. The Gordon Riots, also known as the Papist Plot Riots, were a series of violent disturbances that erupted in London in response to anti-Catholic sentiments and fears of a supposed papist conspiracy. At the forefront of the chaotic scene in this print is Lord George Gordon, a Protestant reformer and the instigator of the riots. He is shown addressing a frenzied crowd outside Newgate Gaol, his impassioned oratory inflaming the already volatile situation. The crowd, a sea of angry and determined faces, responds with a cacophony of shouts and gestures, their fervor fueled by Lord Gordon's words. Newgate Gaol, a notorious prison in London, is shown ablaze in the background, symbolizing the destruction and chaos that had engulfed the city. The rioters, many of whom were armed and dangerous, had stormed the gaol in search of two Catholic prisoners who were believed to be the ringleaders of the supposed papist conspiracy. The Gordon Riots lasted for several days, resulting in widespread destruction, looting, and violence. The event was a turning point in British history, leading to the passing of the Catholic Relief Act of 1791, which granted Catholics greater religious freedoms. This color print provides a vivid and compelling glimpse into this tumultuous period of British history, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of the riots and the power of oratory to ignite the passions of a crowd.
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