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Premium Framed Print : Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
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Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605, (1905). The Gunpowder Plot; Guy Fawkes is discovered in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament. Illustration from Our Island Story by H E Marshall, published by T C & E C Jack Ltd, (London and Edinburgh, 1905). The book gave a very biased and pro-British view of history
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605" by As Forrest, takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the dramatic discovery of Guy Fawkes in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament during the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Published as an illustration in H E Marshall's book "Our Island Story" it is important to note that this account may be biased and favoring British perspectives. The composition is filled with tension and suspense. Stern-looking men surround Fawkes, their drawn swords reflecting a sense of imminent danger. The dimly lit cellar adds an eerie atmosphere, heightened by the flickering lantern casting shadows on barrels stacked against the walls. This historical event was driven by political and religious motivations. Fawkes' involvement as a conspirator highlights tensions between Christianity's Catholic and Protestant factions during 17th-century England. His arrest for treason marked a pivotal moment that prevented what could have been a catastrophic act against British rule. As we gaze at this powerful image captured by As Forrest, we are reminded of how history can be shaped through different lenses. It serves as a reminder to critically examine accounts presented to us and seek diverse perspectives when unraveling complex narratives from our pasts.
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