Photographic Print : STAMP ACT, 1765. Stamp agent strung up on a Liberty Pole during an anti-Stamp Act demonstration in the American colonies in 1765. Line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale, c1820, from an edition of John Trumbulls M Fingal, first published in 1775
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STAMP ACT, 1765. Stamp agent strung up on a Liberty Pole during an anti-Stamp Act demonstration in the American colonies in 1765. Line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale, c1820, from an edition of John Trumbulls M Fingal, first published in 1775
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Media ID 7546493
1765 Agent Colony Elkanah Liberated Mfingal Pole Protester Stamp Act Tisdale Tory Trumbull
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating historical photographic print from Media Storehouse. Witness the intensity of the American Revolution with this striking image of a stamp agent being hung in effigy on a liberty pole during the Anti-Stamp Act demonstrations in 1765. This evocative line engraving, created by Elkanah Tisdale in 1820, is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events that shaped our history. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and bring the past to life in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Stamp Act protest of 1765. In this powerful image, we witness the fervor and determination of the American colonists as they express their opposition to British taxation policies. The central focus of the photograph is a stamp agent, who finds himself strung up on a Liberty Pole by enraged protesters. This act symbolizes both defiance against British authority and a warning to those who supported or enforced the Stamp Act. The line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale beautifully depicts this scene with intricate detail, allowing us to feel the tension and energy emanating from every figure present. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. It marked one of the first organized acts of resistance against British rule in America, foreshadowing future revolutionary movements that would ultimately lead to independence. The brave individuals depicted here were not only fighting for their rights but also laying down the foundations for an entirely new nation built upon principles of liberty and self-determination. John Trumbull's M Fingal, published in 1775, further immortalized this historic event through its inclusion of Tisdale's engraving. Today, thanks to Granger Art on Demand's efforts in preserving these invaluable historical artifacts, we can bear witness to moments like these that shaped our collective identity as Americans.
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