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The Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849 in front of the now-demolished Astor Place Opera House, New York, USA. Fuelled by rivalry between Shakespearian actors American Edwin Forrest and Englishman William Charles Macready and their respective supporters the feud was used to support conflictive social ideas which resulted in a gathering of several thousand in Astor Place which quickly got out of hand. Militia were brought who fired point blank into the crowd killing more than 20 people and wounding over 100. After a contemporary lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
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The Astor Place Riot, May 10, 1849 in front of the now-demolished Astor Place Opera House, New York, USA. Fuelled by rivalry between Shakespearian actors American Edwin Forrest and Englishman William Charles Macready and their respective supporters the feud was used to support conflictive social ideas which resulted in a gathering of several thousand in Astor Place which quickly got out of hand. Militia were brought who fired point blank into the crowd killing more than 20 people and wounding over 100. After a contemporary lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
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This print captures the chaotic scene of the Astor Place Riot that unfolded on May 10,1849, in front of the now-demolished Astor Place Opera House in New York. The intense rivalry between Shakespearian actors American Edwin Forrest and Englishman William Charles Macready ignited a feud that was exploited to fuel conflicting social ideas. As a result, several thousand people gathered at Astor Place, but what started as a heated dispute quickly spiraled out of control. The escalating tensions prompted authorities to call upon militia forces who were forced to take drastic measures. In a tragic turn of events, they fired point-blank into the crowd, resulting in the loss of more than 20 lives and leaving over 100 individuals wounded. This shocking display of violence forever stained this historic event. Nathaniel Currier's contemporary lithograph serves as an important visual record of this tumultuous moment in history. Through Ken Welsh's expertly crafted print reproduction, we are transported back to that fateful day when passion and animosity clashed with devastating consequences. As we reflect on this image today, it reminds us not only of the destructive power unleashed by human conflict but also serves as a reminder to seek understanding and unity amidst our differences.
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