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Framed Print of Two Forces, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Two Forces, 1881. Britannia, armed with a large sword labelled The Law, protects Hibernia from a stone-throwing, animalistic Irish anarchist. As is usual in these cartoon, Britannia is depicted as much the stronger, almost manlike, of the two symbols. In contrast, with her flowing hair, Hibernia is girlish and weak. This relates to a speech made by the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, after the passing of the Irish Land Act. He urged the Irish people to use the bill, rather than just test it. He went on to say that if it should then still be necessary to face the final conflict between law and lawlessness, then the resources of civilisation were not yet exhausted. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 29, 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
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Experience the history of "Two Forces, 1881" by John Tenniel and Joseph Swain, now available as a Framed Print. This iconic image, originally published by Heritage Images, brilliantly captures the essence of the clash between order and chaos. Britannia, a symbol of the law, stands firm with a large sword, shielding Hibernia from an animalistic Irish anarchist, throwing a stone. This Framed Print brings a touch of timeless artistry into your home or office, evoking a sense of history and intrigue. Order now and add a piece of historical art to your collection.
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Photo Prints - Experience the historical depth and artistic mastery with our print of "Two Forces, 1881" by John Tenniel. This iconic image, created by Joseph Swain and published by Heritage Images, shows a powerful and determined Britannia, guarding Hibernia against an anarchist's rebellion. The intricate details, bold lines, and expressive characters bring this moment in history to life. Add this print to your collection and transport yourself back in time.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
