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Fine Art Print : Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886
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Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886
Engraving showing the Great Unionist Meeting at Her Majestys Opera House, Haymarket, London, April 1886. A patriotic audience (bottom) acclaims Earl Cowper (centre, standing). Alongside Cowper, seated on the stage, Lord Salisbury, Lord Hartington, Lord Cranbrook, W.H. Smith, Mr. Goschen and David Plunket
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1886 Along Side Audience Bottom Cowper Cranbrook Goschen Hartington Haymarket Meeting Opera Patriotic Plunket Salisbury Unionist Smith
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the "Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting engraving transports you back in time to Her Majesty's Opera House, Haymarket, where a passionate Unionist gathering took place in April 1886. Witness the patriotic audience as they acclaim Earl Cowper with unwavering support, immortalized in this intricately detailed and evocative work of art. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into 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.
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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
This engraving captures the moment of the Great Unionist Meeting held at Her Majesty's Opera House in London's Haymarket district on April 18, 1886. The Unionist movement, which sought to maintain the connection between Ireland and Great Britain, was at a pivotal point in its history, and this meeting was an important display of support for the cause. At the center of the stage stands Earl Cowper, the leader of the Unionist Party, who is being acclaimed by a patriotic audience below. Surrounding Cowper, seated on the stage, are some of the most influential figures of the time. To Cowper's left is Lord Salisbury, who would later become Prime Minister, and Lord Hartington, the leader of the Irish Nationalist Party. Lord Cranbrook, W.H. Smith, and Mr. Goschen are also present, adding to the impressive lineup of political heavyweights. The audience, filled with enthusiasm, is shown at the bottom of the image, clapping and cheering in support of the speakers on stage. The ornate decor of the opera house adds to the grandeur of the occasion, emphasizing the importance of the meeting and the weight of the issues being discussed. This historical image, taken from the Illustrated London News, provides a glimpse into the political climate of the late 19th century and the complex web of alliances and tensions that defined Irish-British relations during this period. The meeting at Her Majesty's Opera House marked a significant moment in the Unionist movement's history and underscores the importance of political gatherings in shaping the course of history.
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