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My Boys!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
My Boys!, 1885. The British Lion watches with pride the young troops sent to help Britain by Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Britain had now been forced into conflict with the Mahdi, a former local government officer in Sudan. One of Britains finest soldiers, General Gordon, had recently died at the hands of the Mahdi, and there was now no turning back from war with Egypt. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 28, 1885
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Alliance Ally Aotearoa Australia Australian British Lion Canada Canadian Charles George Gordon Cherles George Chinese Gordon Conflict Foreign Affairs Foreign Policy General Charles George General Gordon Gordon Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Lion Mahdi New Zealand Proud Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Troop Allegorical Figure
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "My Boys!, 1885," showcases the iconic artwork by General Gordon, John Tenniel, and Joseph Swain. Witness the British Lion's proud gaze as he watches young troops from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, represented in this timeless masterpiece from Heritage Images. Add a touch of history and artistry to any room with our high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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My Boys!, 1885" is a powerful and symbolic print that captures the spirit of alliance and pride during a time of conflict. Created by Joseph Swain, this monochrome engraving depicts an allegorical figure representing the British Lion, watching over young troops sent to aid Britain from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. In the late 19th century, Britain found itself embroiled in a war with Egypt after General Gordon's tragic death at the hands of the Mahdi in Sudan. This event marked a turning point for Britain as it had no choice but to engage in battle. The print reflects both the gravity of the situation and the support received from its allies. The image portrays unity through symbolism; each troop represents their respective country's commitment to assist Britain. The Australian soldier stands tall with determination, while his Canadian counterpart exudes strength and resilience. The New Zealander embodies loyalty and bravery. The British Lion gazes upon these young soldiers with immense pride, acknowledging their sacrifice for Queen and country. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict, alliances can strengthen resolve. Joseph Swain's artistic style combines caricature and satire to convey political messages effectively. "My Boys!, 1885" is not just an illustration; it encapsulates foreign affairs during this period while highlighting national identity. This heritage image partnership between General Gordon, John Tenniel (the creator), Joseph Swain provides us with valuable insight into historical events that shaped our world today.
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