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EVRV2A-00218
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EVRV2A-00218
Colonials setting a bonfire at the Bowling-Green to protest the Stamp Act in New York City, 1765.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5876675
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1700s 1760s 1765 18th Century American Revolution Angry British Burn City Colonial Colonist Colony Darley Demonstration English Fire New York New York City Protest Rebellion Revolt Revolution Revolutionary War Sons Of Liberty Stamp Act Tax Protest Taxation Uprising Bowling Green Opposition
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In this photo print, titled EVRV2A-00218, we are transported back to the year 1765 in New York City. The image captures a pivotal moment in American history when colonials took to the streets to protest against the oppressive Stamp Act imposed by the British government. Hand-colored with intricate details, this woodcut illustration by Darley brings alive the fiery spirit of resistance that burned within these brave individuals. The scene unfolds at Bowling-Green, where an angry crowd of American colonists has gathered around a towering bonfire. Their faces reflect determination and defiance as they unite against unjust taxation and assert their rights as citizens. This historic demonstration serves as a powerful symbol of opposition, revolt, and rebellion against British rule. As flames engulf piles of stamped paper representing the despised tax documents, one cannot help but feel the intensity of their passion for freedom. The artwork transports us back to an era when ordinary men and women dared to challenge authority for a cause greater than themselves. This evocative piece sheds light on a significant chapter in North America's journey towards independence—the spark that ignited what would later become known as the American Revolution. It stands as a testament to those who risked everything in pursuit of liberty and reminds us never to take our hard-fought freedoms for granted.
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