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End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada
End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1797, French Warships Being Tossed About During A Storm Blown Up By Pitt, Dundas, Grenville And Windham, Whose Heads Appear From The Clouds. Charles Fox Is The Figurehead On Le Revolutionaire Which Is Floundering With Broken Mast. The Revolutionary Jolly Boat Is Being Swamped, Throwing Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M.a. Taylor And Thelwall Overboard
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1756 1797 1815 Armada Artwork Blown Boat Broken Charles Clouds Destruction Engraver Gillray Grenville Hall Heads Invasion Irish James Mast Nostalgia Nostalgic Pitt Revolutionary Romantic Sheridan Storm Swamped Taylor Throwing Traditional Warships Dundas Erskine Figurehead Jolly Overboard Thelwall Tossed Windham
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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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage engraving, titled "End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada" captures a dramatic moment in history with its intricate details and illustrative technique. Created by James Gillray in 1797, this artwork showcases the stormy seas as French warships are tossed about during a tempestuous storm. The scene is brought to life by the presence of political figures Pitt, Dundas, Grenville, and Windham whose heads appear from the clouds. Charles Fox stands as the figurehead on Le Revolutionaire, struggling with a broken mast while floundering amidst the chaos. In another boat named Jolly Boat, we witness Sheridan, Hall, Erskine, M. A. Taylor and Thelwall being thrown overboard as it becomes swamped. This historic engraving evokes feelings of nostalgia and takes us back to an era filled with conflict and turmoil. It serves as a reminder of significant events that shaped our past. With its romantic charm and Victorian aesthetic, this antique print transports us into a world long gone but not forgotten. Its aged appearance adds to its allure and makes it an intriguing piece for collectors or enthusiasts interested in historical art. As we gaze upon this image from London's engraver James Gillray, we can't help but marvel at his skillful portrayal of destruction amidst nature's fury – an enduring testament to human resilience throughout history.
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