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Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1892
Illustration showing a socialist speaker (on left) holding forth in Hyde Park on a Sunday afternoon, London, 1892. The original caption for this image read: Socialism in London: A Sketch in Hyde Park on Sunday Afternoon. Its no good arguing with you; you re too pachydermatous to see anything. Date: 11 June 1892
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1892 Afternoon Arguing Caption Corner Forth Good Hyde Read Socialism Socialist Speaker Speakers Sunday
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1892. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a Sunday afternoon in 1892, where a passionate socialist speaker addresses an engaged audience in the heart of London. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this stunning, rights-managed print. Experience the power of the spoken word and the allure of the past, all in one beautifully preserved moment.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, London, 1892: A Historical Moment of Free Speech and Debate This evocative illustration captures the spirit of Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park on a Sunday afternoon in 1892. The socialist speaker, dressed in a simple working-class outfit, passionately addresses an engaged audience, while a heckler, depicted as a pachydermatous figure, listens unimpressed. The original caption, "Socialism in London: A Sketch in Hyde Park on Sunday Afternoon. Its no good arguing with you; you're too pachydermatous to see anything," adds to the lively scene. Speakers' Corner, located in the heart of London's Hyde Park, has a rich history as a platform for free speech and debate. Established in 1872, it has been a popular destination for political activists, religious preachers, and anyone seeking to express their opinions to the public. The scene depicted in this illustration reflects the vibrant and often contentious atmosphere that characterized Speakers' Corner during this period. The socialist speaker's fervor and determination to spread his message, despite the heckler's dismissive attitude, symbolizes the passion and commitment of the socialist movement in late-Victorian England. The illustration offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the importance of free speech and the power of public discourse in shaping the political and social landscape of a city and a nation.
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