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The Impeachment
The Impeachment, Or The Father Of The Gang Turned Kings Evidence, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, Engraving 1791, Edmund Burke Standing Behind And With His Hands On The Heads Of Richard B. Sheridan And Charles James Fox Who Bow Before Him Over A Railing, Perhaps Before Parliament. Burke Says, Behold The Abettors Of Revolutions, See The Authors Of Plots & Conspiracies, & Take Cognizance Of The Enemies Of Both Church & State.. Who Are Aiming At The Overthrow Of The British Constitution
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Media ID 9731745
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1756 1791 1815 Aiming Artist Artwork Authors Burke Charles Constitution Edmund Evidence Father Gang Gillray Hands Heads James Kings Nostalgia Nostalgic Parliament Railing Richard Romantic Sheridan State Traditional Turned Behold Conspiracies Enemies Impeachment Overthrow Plots Revolutions
8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
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 "The Impeachment" captures a pivotal moment in British history. Created by the renowned artist James Gillray in 1791, it depicts a scene before Parliament where three prominent figures stand. At the center is Edmund Burke, a towering figure with his hands firmly placed on the heads of Richard B. Sheridan and Charles James Fox, who bow before him over a railing. Burke's commanding presence and stern expression convey his authority as he addresses the crowd. His words echo through time: "Behold the abettors of revolutions, see the authors of plots & conspiracies, & take cognizance of the enemies of both Church & State. . . who are aiming at the overthrow of the British Constitution". This historic artwork not only showcases Gillray's illustrative technique but also offers insight into political tensions during this era. The image exudes nostalgia for an age when parliamentary debates held immense significance and power dynamics were visually represented. As we gaze upon this retro-styled print today, we are transported back to an era steeped in tradition and historical importance. It serves as a reminder that even centuries later, our fascination with these old engravings continues to grow. This engraved image from Universal Images Group (UIG) allows us to appreciate how art can capture moments frozen in time while offering glimpses into cultural shifts and political struggles that shaped our world.
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