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Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
3025912 Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1746 - 1806); Henry Dundas (1742 - 1811); Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821); Henry Phipps (1755 - 1831); William Pitt (1759 - 1806); Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751 - 1816); William Wilberforce (1759 - 1833); Hon. William Windham (1750 - 1810); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23261020
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bellows Benches Blacksmith Botany Bay Convicts Drumstick Fetters French Soldiers Gagged Hammer Handcuffs House Of Commons Liberty Cap Members Of Parliament Overturned Table Padlock Papers Speaker
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Consequences of a Successful French Invasion poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating hand-coloured engraving, created by the renowned English satirist James Gillray in 1798, vividly depicts the consequences of a successful French invasion of a British pub. With intricate detail and brilliant colouring, this historic print transports you to the turbulent era of the French Revolution. Add this unique piece of art to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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.
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "Consequences of a Successful French Invasion pub. 1798" by James Gillray captures the chaotic aftermath of a hypothetical French invasion on English soil. This image, part of the Stapleton Collection, offers a glimpse into the artist's satirical commentary on political figures and societal consequences. In this scene, we see members of Parliament, including Charles James Fox and William Pitt, alongside prominent figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The composition is filled with symbolic elements that highlight the repercussions of foreign occupation. The room is in disarray - overturned tables, scattered papers, and books set ablaze depict the destruction caused by invading forces. Convicts are shackled with iron chains while being watched over by French guards. Some individuals have shaved heads or wear liberty caps as signs of their subjugation. Gillray's attention to detail is evident in every corner; an axe lies next to a blacksmith's tools symbolizing violence and oppression while handcuffs hang ominously from hooks on the wall. The contrasting coats worn by various characters represent divided loyalties within society. This print serves as both a historical document and social critique during a time when tensions between England and France were high. It reminds us of the fragility of peace and warns against complacency in protecting our freedoms. Overall, Gillray's "Consequences of a Successful French Invasion" invites viewers to reflect upon the potential outcomes if such an invasion were to occur
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