Poster Print : Charles and Flora McDonald
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Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape
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1745 1746 Aided Bids Bowing Elegance Escape Farewell Flora Macdonald Mcdonald Rebellion Stuart
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Charles and Flora McDonald poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures the poignant moment as Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald, who had bravely aided his escape following the failed Jacobite Rising of 1745. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Scotland's Jacobite past with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Perfect for enhancing your home or office, it makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and admirers of Scottish heritage. Embrace the past and add a touch of tradition to your space with this stunning poster print.
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 54.1cm (16.5" x 21.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant moment of farewell between Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender to the British throne, and Flora MacDonald, the brave Scottish woman who aided his escape following the failed 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. The year was 1746, and the scene unfolds on the shores of the Minch, a body of water separating the Scottish Isle of South Uist from the mainland. Charles, dressed in the elegance of the Jacobite cause, bows deeply in gratitude to Flora, who holds his hand in a gesture of support and farewell. The Young Pretender's eyes are filled with a mix of determination and sadness, as he prepares to embark on a perilous journey back to France, leaving behind the land and people he loved. Flora, her face etched with concern and resolve, watches him go, her heart heavy with the knowledge that she may never see him again. The Jacobite Rebellion, fueled by the desire to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne, had reached its tragic end. The defeat at the Battle of Culloden, fought on April 16, 1746, left the rebellion's leaders, including Charles Edward Stuart, with no choice but to flee. Flora MacDonald, a member of the MacDonald clan, played a crucial role in Charles' escape by disguising him as her maid, Betty Burke, and smuggling him aboard a French ship. Her act of defiance against the British authorities came at great personal risk, and she was later imprisoned for her involvement. This historical moment, filled with drama, courage, and sacrifice, continues to captivate the imagination and inspire tales of Scottish heroism and the enduring spirit of the Jacobite cause.
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