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Canvas Print : Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, 1886
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Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, 1886
Engraving showing a series of sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, London, in November 1886. The images show (clockwise from top left): Charing Cross Railway Station; Policemen marching to Trafalgar Square; a Socialist speaker and his audience; Police dispersing the crowd; Flower girls selling red button-holes for swell socialists
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1886 Audience Button Charing Clockwise Holes Marching Meeting Police Men Selling Sketches Socialist Speaker Trafalgar
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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This engraving, titled 'Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, 1886' by an unknown artist, provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in London's social and political history. The series of sketches, arranged clockwise from the top left, depict various scenes surrounding the Socialist Meeting held in Trafalgar Square on November 27, 1886. The first image shows Charing Cross Railway Station, likely the point of arrival for many attendees. The following sketch illustrates a contingent of policemen marching towards the square, preparing for the anticipated gathering. The third scene captures the Socialist speaker addressing an engaged and attentive audience. The fourth sketch depicts the moment when the police dispersed the crowd, leading to clashes and chaos. The final image shows flower girls selling red button-holes for 'swell socialists,' a reference to the working-class supporters of the Social Democratic Federation. This historical engraving offers valuable insights into the social and political climate of late-Victorian London, as well as the growing tensions between the working class and the authorities. The images provide a visual representation of the socialist movement and the determination of its supporters to rally for their cause, despite the potential for confrontation with law enforcement. The series also highlights the role of the press in documenting and disseminating information about significant social and political events, making it an essential addition to any collection focusing on British social history.
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