Mouse Mat : Queen Victorias visit to Ireland, 1900
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Queen Victorias visit to Ireland, 1900
Colour supplement to the Sketch, commemorating Queen Victorias visit to Ireland in 1900. The monarchs face is shown on a shamrock on a union jack flag, with an Irish girl curtseying, offering a hundred thousand welcomes and a bunch of shamrocks.
1900
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Media ID 7177165
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Allegorical Bunch Curtseying Jack Peasant Shamrock Shamrocks Supplement Symbolic Symbolism Visiting Visits Welcomes
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 23.7cm (6.9" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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
A Warm Irish Welcome: Queen Victoria's Visit to Ireland, 1900 This evocative image, published in the color supplement to The Sketch, commemorates Queen Victoria's historic visit to Ireland in 1900. The monarch's visage graces a Union Jack flag, adorned with a shamrock, symbolizing the harmonious blend of British and Irish cultures during her reign. An Irish peasant girl, dressed in traditional attire, bows in a deep curtsey, offering a hundred thousand welcomes and a bunch of fresh shamrocks. The allegorical scene represents the national spirit of Ireland extending a warm welcome to the British monarch, who had long been viewed as a symbol of unity and stability during a tumultuous period in Irish history. The image, created by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, masterfully captures the essence of the moment, encapsulating the spirit of reconciliation and goodwill that characterized Queen Victoria's visit to Ireland. The Union Jack flag, bearing the face of the monarch, serves as a powerful visual representation of the dual nature of the visit, signifying the enduring connection between the British and Irish peoples. The Irish girl's gesture of offering shamrocks, a traditional Irish symbol of hospitality and friendship, further emphasizes the spirit of unity and mutual respect that marked the occasion. This image, filled with rich symbolism and allegorical meaning, serves as a testament to the enduring power of visual storytelling and the ability of art to transcend political and cultural boundaries, capturing the essence of a moment in history that continues to resonate with us today.
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