Antique Framed Print : Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886
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Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886
Engraving showing the Great Unionist Meeting at Her Majestys Opera House, Haymarket, London, April 1886. A patriotic audience (bottom) acclaims Earl Cowper (centre, standing). Alongside Cowper, seated on the stage, Lord Salisbury, Lord Hartington, Lord Cranbrook, W.H. Smith, Mr. Goschen and David Plunket
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1886 Along Side Audience Bottom Cowper Cranbrook Goschen Hartington Haymarket Meeting Opera Patriotic Plunket Salisbury Unionist Smith
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.5cm (14.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 engraving captures the moment of the Great Unionist Meeting held at Her Majesty's Opera House in London's Haymarket district on April 18, 1886. The Unionist movement, which sought to maintain the connection between Ireland and Great Britain, was at a pivotal point in its history, and this meeting was an important display of support for the cause. At the center of the stage stands Earl Cowper, the leader of the Unionist Party, who is being acclaimed by a patriotic audience below. Surrounding Cowper, seated on the stage, are some of the most influential figures of the time. To Cowper's left is Lord Salisbury, who would later become Prime Minister, and Lord Hartington, the leader of the Irish Nationalist Party. Lord Cranbrook, W.H. Smith, and Mr. Goschen are also present, adding to the impressive lineup of political heavyweights. The audience, filled with enthusiasm, is shown at the bottom of the image, clapping and cheering in support of the speakers on stage. The ornate decor of the opera house adds to the grandeur of the occasion, emphasizing the importance of the meeting and the weight of the issues being discussed. This historical image, taken from the Illustrated London News, provides a glimpse into the political climate of the late 19th century and the complex web of alliances and tensions that defined Irish-British relations during this period. The meeting at Her Majesty's Opera House marked a significant moment in the Unionist movement's history and underscores the importance of political gatherings in shaping the course of history.
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