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Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647 (engraving)
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Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647 (engraving)
3629273 Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647. Illustration for The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress by Mason Jackson (Hurst and Blackett, 1885). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23124520
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1647 Council Magazines Papers Pictorial Sir Thomas Fairfax Woodcut Woodcuts Journalism
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This engraving, titled "Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The English School of the 19th century skillfully brings to life the scene where Sir Thomas Fairfax, a prominent figure during the English Civil War, consults with his trusted military council. The image showcases an intimate gathering of individuals who played crucial roles in shaping the course of this turbulent period. With their stern expressions and determined postures, they exude authority and determination. Each member seems deeply engrossed in discussing strategies and tactics that could potentially alter the outcome of this bloody conflict. This print was originally created as an illustration for Mason Jackson's book "The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress" published by Hurst and Blackett in 1885. Its inclusion adds historical context to this visual representation, making it not just a work of art but also an important piece of journalistic documentation from that era. Thanks to digital restoration techniques employed on this particular image, we can now appreciate its intricate details more vividly than ever before. It serves as a reminder of how newspapers used woodcut engravings like these to bring news stories alive through illustrated visuals. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are transported back centuries ago when journalism relied heavily on such powerful imagery to convey messages that words alone couldn't capture fully.
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