Poster Print : Reverend Holdenough during a Service, illustration from Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott

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Reverend Holdenough during a Service, illustration from Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott

KW284712 Reverend Holdenough during a Service, illustration from Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) published 1845 (litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: or The Cavalier, A Tale of the Year Sixteen Hundred and Fifty-one; historical novel set during English Civil War; first published 1826; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Media ID 12796911

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Church Interior Clerical Robes Congregation Fracas Frightened Incident Parliamentarians Pulpit Ripping Roundheads Scared Tormenting Vicar

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Experience the timeless beauty of Sir Walter Scott's "Reverend Holdenough during a Service," an exquisite illustration from the classic novel "Woodstock." This captivating print, published by Cruikshank in 1845, showcases Reverend Holdenough in the midst of a service, capturing the essence of piety and devotion. Add this fine art piece from Bridgeman Images to your home or office for a touch of historical charm and literary elegance.

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 59.4cm x 35.7cm (23.4" x 14.1")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating lithograph captures a moment of intense turmoil and political unrest during the English Civil War. Reverend Holdenough, portrayed in his clerical robes, stands fearfully at the pulpit while being tormented by a group of parliamentarians. The congregation looks on with a mix of fright and concern as chaos ensues within the church interior. Published in 1845 as an illustration from Sir Walter Scott's historical novel "Woodstock" this print vividly portrays the atmosphere of tension and conflict that characterized the era. The scene depicts an incident where roundheads, representing one faction of the war, disrupt a service led by Reverend Holdenough. George Cruikshank's masterful lithography brings to life this dramatic moment, capturing every detail from torn clerical robes to frightened expressions on faces. The artist skillfully conveys both physical and emotional turmoil through his intricate lines and shading techniques. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the impact political unrest can have on even sacred spaces. It is a testament to Scott's ability to transport readers back in time while shedding light on significant events in history. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported into an era marked by division and strife—a poignant reminder that even within places meant for solace and worship, human conflicts can erupt unexpectedly.

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