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Poster Print : Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Friends or Foes?, 1876. The British Lion, travelling, meets the Russian Bear, who is armed, at the crossroads. This relates to the recent conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria. Britain had maintained a neutral stance, which led some to fear that Russia would use this to gain a foothold in the East. However, the Emperor of Russia had recently given guarantees that he had no intention of acquiring Constantinople, and that if Russia should occupy any portion of Bulgaria, it would be only to ensure the safety of that countrys Christian population, and on a provisional basis. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1876
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Adversary Bear British Lion Bulgaria Crossroads Enemy Friend Helmet Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Lion Mate Neutrality Rifle Russian Bear Signpost Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Traveller Travelling Turkey Turkish Allegorical Figure
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning 'Friends or Foes?' poster print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic artwork by John Tenniel and Joseph Swain, this captivating piece depicts the British Lion and the Russian Bear, symbols of Great Britain and Russia respectively, facing each other at a crossroads. This evocative image reflects the historical tension between Turkey and Bulgaria in 1876. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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Friends or Foes?, 1876
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is a captivating print that captures the political tensions of its time. Created by Joseph Swain and John Tenniel, this allegorical image depicts the meeting between two powerful nations: Britain and Russia. At a crossroads, the British Lion encounters the Russian Bear who stands armed with a rifle. This scene symbolizes the recent conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria, where Britain had chosen to remain neutral. Many feared that Russia would take advantage of this neutrality to expand its influence in the East. However, there was hope for peace as Emperor Alexander II of Russia had given assurances that he had no intentions of acquiring Constantinople. If any occupation were to occur in Bulgaria, it would solely be for protecting its Christian population on a temporary basis. This satirical cartoon from Punch magazine reflects the concerns and anxieties surrounding these geopolitical events during the late 19th century. The monochrome engraving adds depth to this historical artwork while emphasizing themes of warfare and weaponry. The "Friends or Foes?, 1876" print serves as both an artistic representation and a commentary on international relations at that time. It reminds us of how delicate alliances can be when countries navigate their interests amidst conflicts abroad.
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