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Framed Print : The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends
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The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends
The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull, And Saying Vive La Republic, Blood And Plunder, No Quarter To John Bull, To The Bulls Back Is Strapped A Bundle Inscribed Debt Debt And To Its Hind Leg Is Chained A Heavy Weight Inscribed Subsidies. Behind The Bull, Englands Allies Turn Their Backs And Depart Down Roads Marked By Signposts
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1794 Allies Artwork Back Blood Bull Bundle Chained Effort False Friends Heavy Hind Inscribed John Marked Nostalgia Nostalgic Quarter Republic Roads Romantic Satire Shooting Showing Soldiers Traditional Weight Backs Debt Depart Diplomatic Exemplified Oblige Plunder Raging Signposts Situation Strapped Treaties Vive
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical intrigue to your decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of 'The Faith of Treaties Exemplified or John Bull's Last Effort to Oblige His False Friends' from Universal Images Group. This captivating 1794 engraving is a satirical commentary on the diplomatic situation of the time, depicting French soldiers shooting at a raging bull symbolizing Britain, symbolizing the tensions and mistrust between the two nations. This beautifully framed print is a fascinating conversation starter and a great addition to any home or office space, bringing a piece of historical art and narrative into your everyday surroundings.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.9cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
The Faith of Treaties Exemplified - A Satirical Glimpse into Diplomatic Chaos
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This vintage engraving from 1794, titled "The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends" offers a captivating insight into the turbulent diplomatic situation of that era. The artwork portrays a dramatic scene where French soldiers take aim at a raging bull, symbolizing John Bull, while proclaiming their allegiance to the Republic with cries of "Vive La République!". Blood and plunder fill the air as they show no mercy to John Bull, vowing him no quarter. Interestingly, strapped to the bull's back is a bundle inscribed with "Debt Debt" highlighting England's financial burdens. Additionally, its hind leg bears a heavy weight chained with the word "Subsidies" representing the economic strain caused by supporting unreliable allies. Behind this chaotic spectacle, we witness England's supposed friends turning their backs and departing down roads marked by signposts. This satirical image serves as an illustrative technique to convey how England's allies abandoned them in their time of need. With its nostalgic charm and historic significance, this engraved artwork captures not only the political tensions but also provides us with an artistic glimpse into history. It reminds us of how art can be used as a powerful medium for commentary on societal issues and international relations.
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