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Poster Print : The Road to Epsom by Thomas Rowlandson
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The Road to Epsom by Thomas Rowlandson
" Those red-cheeked, guffawing Cockneys, who sreamed to Epsom in coach, carriage, wheelbarrow, donkey cart, formed the inchoate mass whence were drawn the man who shouldered his Brown Bess in the Peninsula, and he who, naked to the waist, fed the guns at Trafalgar." The road to Epsom as depicted by Thomas Rowlandson. Date: 24 November 1930
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Media ID 14167724
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Classes Cockneys Derby Eighteenth Epsom Horseracing Lower Races Rowlandson Satire
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning poster prints featuring Thomas Rowlandson's iconic work, "The Road to Epsom." This charming and vivid image, rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the excitement and energy of the crowd making their way to the legendary horse race. With red-cheeked, guffawing Cockneys filling the streets in various modes of transportation, this print transports you back in time to the inception of the event that would draw the man with a Brown Bess in hand. Add this beautiful and historically significant piece to your home or office decor and bring the spirit of Epsom to life.
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 37cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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 Road to Epsom," a captivating and humorous masterpiece by Thomas Rowlandson, transports us back to the 18th century as it depicts the bustling scene of people making their way to the renowned Epsom Races. Rowlandson's satirical brush brings to life the vibrant energy and excitement of the day, as red-cheeked, guffawing Cockneys, dressed in their finest, make their way to the event in various modes of transportation - from coaches and carriages to wheelbarrows and donkey carts. This enchanting print, created on November 24, 1930, offers a fascinating glimpse into the social fabric of the time. The lower classes, often overlooked in historical accounts, are at the forefront of this scene, providing a stark contrast to the grandeur and elegance typically associated with the upper classes and their attendance at such events. The chaos and joviality of the crowd, however, belies the importance of this day in British history. Among the throng of people, the future soldier in the Peninsula War and the gunner at Trafalgar can be discerned. The Road to Epsom serves as a poignant reminder that even the most ordinary of moments can yield extraordinary outcomes. Thomas Rowlandson's The Road to Epsom is not only a captivating work of art but also an essential piece of historical documentation, offering a unique perspective on the past and the diverse social fabric of 18th-century England.
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