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DREADNOUGHT HOAX
VIRGINIA WOOLF as a young woman, with Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephen, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley and Horace Cole as " The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite"
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1882 1941 Abyssin Ia Adrian Anthony Beards Blacked Bowler Buxton Cole Duncan Faces False Fancy Grant Horace Ridley Stephen Suite Turbans Virginia Woolf
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "DREADNOUGHT HOAX" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image transports us back in time to a whimsical moment in history, featuring a young and radiant Virginia Woolf alongside Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephens, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley, and Horace Cole, collectively known as "The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite." Dressed in elaborate, fantastical costumes, these iconic figures of the Bloomsbury Group staged a mock coronation in 1910, poking fun at the British obsession with imperialism and the monarchy. This captivating poster print is a testament to their playful spirit and the artistic innovation of the era. Bring a touch of history and charm to your walls with this unique and thought-provoking piece from Media Storehouse.
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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This intriguing photograph, titled "Dreadnought Hoax: Virginia Woolf as the Emperor of Abyssinia and Her Suite," captures a whimsical moment in the lives of six young intellectuals during the early 20th century. Taken in 1941, the image features Virginia Woolf (1882-1941), the renowned English modernist author, dressed as the "Empress" of Abyssinia, while her companions, Duncan Grant (1885-1978), Adrian Stephen (1883-1976), Anthony Buxton (1885-1962), Guy Ridley (1887-1965), and Horace de Vere Cole (1881-1958), pose as her "suite." The group's elaborate costumes and exaggerated facial expressions add to the playful atmosphere of the scene. Woolf, wearing a blackened face and a long, flowing white dress, dons a turban adorned with feathers. Her companions, dressed in various combinations of turbans, bowler hats, and beards, complete the ensemble. The origins of this photograph are rooted in a historical hoax that took place in 1898, when Cole, under the pseudonym "Prince Hoetei," successfully deceived the British public into believing that he was the exiled Emperor of Abyssinia. This incident inspired the group to stage their own version of the hoax, with Woolf taking on the role of the emperor. This photograph not only offers a glimpse into the imaginative and mischievous side of these influential figures but also highlights the importance of play and creativity in their lives. The image has since become a fascinating piece of historical documentation, shedding light on the lives of these literary and artistic luminaries beyond their published works.
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