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The General Election: On the way to the Poll
Engraving by R.Caton Woodville showing people occupying horse-drawn carriages making their way to the poll to vote. 1886 saw Salisbury and the Conservative regain power after Gladstone called a General Election when the first Irish Home Rule Bill was defeated
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1886 Bill Called Carriages Conservative Defeated Drawn Election Gladstone Occupying Poll Power Regain Rule Salisbury Vote Woodville
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
This engraving by R. Caton Woodville, titled "The General Election: On the Way to the Poll," captures the essence of the political climate in 1886 as people made their way to the polls to cast their votes. The image shows a bustling scene of horse-drawn carriages filled with voters, all dressed in their finest attire, making their way to exercise their democratic right. The year 1886 was a pivotal moment in British history, as Gladstone, the Prime Minister, had called for a General Election after the first Irish Home Rule Bill was defeated in Parliament. The bill, which aimed to grant self-governance to Ireland, was a highly contentious issue that had divided the nation. In the background of the engraving, we see the hustle and bustle of the election campaign, with political posters and banners adorning the buildings and streets. The atmosphere is tense, yet excited, as the people of Britain prepared to decide the fate of their government. The Conservative Party, led by Salisbury, emerged victorious in the election, regaining power after a brief stint in opposition. The image of people occupying horse-drawn carriages on their way to the polls serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of democratic participation and the role it plays in shaping the political landscape. This historical engraving, by R. Caton Woodville, is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a testament to the enduring power of the ballot box.
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