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Postcard : Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, British statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
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Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, British statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, British statesman, 1881. Born in Ireland, Cairns (1810-1885) entered Parliament as a member for Belfast in 1852. A lawyer, he was appointed Solicitor-General in 1858, and in Disraelis short-lived Conservative government of 1868, Cairns served as Lord Chancellor, a position he again held in Disraelis second administration between 1874 and 1880. He was made 1st Earl Cairns in 1878. An engraving from Alexander Charles Ewalds The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times, William Mackenzie, (London, 1881)
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Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the distinguished figure of Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, a prominent British statesman. Painted by George J Stodart in 1881, this portrait showcases Cairns' commanding presence and refined demeanor. Born in Ireland in 1810, Cairns began his political career as a member of Parliament for Belfast in 1852. Known for his legal expertise, Cairns was appointed Solicitor-General in 1858 before serving as Lord Chancellor during Benjamin Disraeli's Conservative government from 1868 to 1874. He held the position again between 1874 and 1880. In recognition of his contributions to politics and law, he was granted the title of Earl Cairns in 1878. The engraving is taken from Alexander Charles Ewald's book "The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times" published by William Mackenzie in London. This portrait offers a glimpse into Victorian-era Britain and highlights the importance of figures like Hugh McCalmont Cairns who played significant roles within the country's political landscape. With its monochrome aesthetic and intricate detailing, this print serves as a historical artifact that immortalizes one of Britain's notable statesmen. It symbolizes an era characterized by political change and societal transformation while honoring the legacy left behind by individuals such as Hugh McCalmont Cairns.
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