Canvas Print : A Flight across the Herring Pool
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A Flight across the Herring Pool
Pitt and Dundas encourage the flight of Irish MPs across the Irish channel offering them places and sinecures. Colour Engraving. Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856). Published 20th June 1800
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1800 Channel Cruikshank Dundas Encourage Herring Isaac Offering Pitt Places Pool Sack
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "A Flight across the Herring Pool" by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, depicts an iconic moment in Irish political history. Witness Pitt and Dundas' encouragement of Irish MPs to cross the Irish Channel with this intricately detailed, color engraving from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the art to life. Elevate your home or office decor with this beautiful and historic piece."
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix 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 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 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" 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 vibrant and detailed colour engraving by Isaac Robert Cruikshank captures a pivotal moment in Irish political history - "A Flight across the Herring Pool". The scene depicts Prime Minister William Pitt and his ally Henry Dundas encouraging the flight of Irish MPs across the Irish Channel, offering them places and sinecures in exchange for their support.
Published on 20th June 1800, this historical print sheds light on the complex politics of the time. The image of politicians literally taking flight symbolizes the lengths to which those in power would go to secure loyalty and influence. The herring pool serves as a metaphorical barrier that must be crossed in order to attain positions of privilege within the government.
Isaac Robert Cruikshank's attention to detail brings this scene to life, capturing both the urgency and treachery inherent in political maneuvering. Each figure is meticulously rendered, from Pitt's determined expression to Dundas' sly grin as they orchestrate this calculated exchange.
This print serves as a powerful reminder of how history is shaped by those who hold power, often at the expense of others. It invites viewers to reflect on themes of manipulation, ambition, and compromise that continue to resonate in contemporary politics.
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