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The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving)
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The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving)
982154 The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union, this plate containing profiles of eight illustrious personages is most humbly inscribed by W S; (left side:) King George I; King of Prussia; Marshall Blucher; (right side:) His Majesty King George III; Emperor of Austria; Duke of Wellington; (centre:) King Louis XVIII; Emperor of Russia.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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Duke Of Wellington Emperor Of Austria Emperor Of Russia Flowers Of Earth Garden Flower Illusions King George I King George Iii King Louis Xviii King Of Prussia Monarchs Optical Profiles Roses Shamrock Shamrocks Thistle Thistles Wild Flower Wild Roses Flowerbed Flowes Fresh Flowers
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The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union
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is a captivating colour engraving from the 18th century that showcases the beauty of nature intertwined with royal symbolism. This exquisite print features profiles of eight illustrious personages, paying homage to their significance in history. On the left side, we see King George I and the King of Prussia alongside Marshall Blucher. On the right side, His Majesty King George III stands next to Emperor of Austria and Duke of Wellington. In the center, we find King Louis XVIII and Emperor of Russia. The delicate engravings depict not only these influential monarchs but also various floral elements such as roses, shamrocks, and thistles. The combination represents unity among different nations while celebrating their individual identities. This artwork serves as an optical illusion where botanical illustrations merge seamlessly with portraits. It highlights both natural history and scientific methods used in capturing the essence of flowers through detailed engravings. "The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union" invites viewers into a world where art meets science—a fusion that beautifully captures the elegance and complexity found within our natural surroundings. As we admire this stunning piece from Fine Art Finder's Valerie Jackson Harris Collection, it reminds us of how art can transcend time by immortalizing historical figures while showcasing nature's splendor.
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