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Poster Print : The Press Gang Seizing A Waterman On Tower Hill On The Morning Of His Marriage Day. Engraved By R Anderson After A. Johnston. From The Book "Illustrations Of English And Scottish History"Volume Ii
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The Press Gang Seizing A Waterman On Tower Hill On The Morning Of His Marriage Day. Engraved By R Anderson After A. Johnston. From The Book "Illustrations Of English And Scottish History"Volume Ii
The Press Gang Seizing A Waterman On Tower Hill On The Morning Of His Marriage Day.Engraved By R Anderson After A. Johnston.From The Book " Illustrations Of English And Scottish History" Volume Ii
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Drawing Gang Naval Navy Press Tower Waterman
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints. This particular print showcases an engraving by R. Anderson after A. Johnston, taken from the "Illustrations Of English And Scottish History" Volume II. Witness the dramatic scene of a waterman being seized by the press gang on Tower Hill on the morning of his marriage day. A poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in days gone by, this print is not only a beautiful addition to any wall, but also a fascinating glimpse into history. Experience the past like never before with Media Storehouse's carefully curated collection of vintage poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 51.7cm (16.5" x 20.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print, titled "The Press Gang Seizing A Waterman On Tower Hill On The Morning Of His Marriage Day" takes us back in time to a significant moment in English history. Engraved by R Anderson after A. Johnston, this illustration is part of the renowned book "Illustrations Of English And Scottish History". Volume II. In this scene, we witness a dramatic event unfolding on Tower Hill. The press gang, notorious for forcibly recruiting men into the navy during times of war, has targeted a waterman on his wedding day. This historical depiction sheds light on the harsh realities faced by individuals caught up in naval recruitment practices. The vertical composition adds to the intensity of the scene as we see the waterman being seized against his will. The attention to detail in this engraving allows us to immerse ourselves fully in this pivotal moment from our past. Ken Welsh's skillful reproduction captures not only the visual elements but also conveys the emotional weight behind this historical event. As viewers, we are transported back in time and invited to reflect upon an era when personal freedoms were often sacrificed for national interests. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how far society has come since those tumultuous days while honoring those who endured such hardships for their country's sake.
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