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The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910
XJF412212 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing up disguised as Abyssinians, paid an official visit to the flagship of the Home Fleet, HMS Dreadnought; l-r, Virginia Woolf, nee Stephen (1882-1941) English writer, Guy Ridley (dates unknown), Adrian Stephen (1883-1948) author and psychoanalyst, brother of Virginia, Anthony Buxton (dates unknown), Duncan Grant (1885-1978) Scottish painter, Horace de Vere Cole (1881-1936); ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12876623
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print of "The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910" by English Photographer, XJF412212. This captivating black and white image, sourced from Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Art Library, depicts a historic moment as Emperor Menelik II of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) and his entourage are welcomed aboard the British warship HMS Dreadnought during a state visit in 1910. Add an air of sophistication and intrigue to any room with this stunning, museum-quality poster print. With its rich detail and excellent resolution, each print is professionally printed on premium paper to ensure lasting beauty and vibrancy. Bring a piece of history into your home or office today.
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 53.3cm x 42cm (21" x 16.5")
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.
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The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photograph from the early 20th century, we are transported back to a moment of pure whimsy and theatricality. Pictured here is an extraordinary scene where a group of individuals have donned elaborate disguises as they pay an official visit to the HMS Dreadnought, the flagship of the Home Fleet. Amongst them are notable figures such as Virginia Woolf, renowned English writer; Guy Ridley and Adrian Stephen, siblings who were both authors in their own right; Anthony Buxton, whose accomplishments remain unknown; Duncan Grant, a Scottish painter known for his vibrant works; and Horace de Vere Cole. The image captures a lighthearted practical joke orchestrated by these members of the Bloomsbury Group. Dressed up in false beards, turbans adorned with feathers or top hats paired with bowler hats - each individual has embraced their chosen disguise with gusto. Their costumes exude Edwardian elegance while adding an air of mystery to their characters. This playful state visit showcases not only their creativity but also highlights the joy they found in pushing boundaries through artful deception. It serves as a testament to the spirit of entertainment that thrived within this influential artistic collective. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from our private collection today, we can't help but be reminded that even amidst serious pursuits like literature and painting, there is always
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