Canvas Print : The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & featheri
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The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & featheri
The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering. Print shows five men forcing a tarred and feathered customs officer to drink from a teapot, a bucket and a liberty cap are on the ground at his feet. They stand beneath the Liberty Tree from which a rope with a noose hangs; in the background, shadowy figures on a ship dump tea overboard. Date 1774 Octr. 31. The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering. Print shows five men forcing a tarred and feathered customs officer to drink from a teapot, a bucket and a liberty cap are on the ground at his feet. They stand beneath the Liberty Tree from which a rope with a noose hangs; in the background, shadowy figures on a ship dump tea overboard. Date 1774 Octr. 31
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Media ID 7269177
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring "The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating historical print showcases a pivotal moment in American history, with five determined men forcing a tarred and feathered customs officer to drink from a teapot. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, bringing the vibrant colors and intricate details of this iconic image to life. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautifully presented canvas print. Order yours today and relive the story of the Boston Tea Party like never before.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 powerful and iconic print, titled 'The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering,' depicts a pivotal moment in American history that took place on October 31, 1774. The image shows five determined men forcibly tarring and feathering a customs officer, a symbol of British authority, in defiance of the unpopular Tea Act and the increasing taxation without representation. The officer, wearing a red coat and tricorn hat, is shown with a terrified expression as he is made to drink from a teapot, a bucket, and a liberty cap, which represents freedom. The scene unfolds beneath the iconic Liberty Tree, a symbol of resistance and rebellion, from which a noose hangs ominously. The tree, a common gathering place for protests and political discussions, is a powerful reminder of the people's commitment to their cause. In the background, shadowy figures are shown dumping tea overboard from a ship, a clear reference to the Boston Tea Party that had taken place just a few months earlier. The print, created in 1774, is a testament to the growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government. It is a powerful visual representation of the colonists' determination to assert their rights and their unwillingness to be subjected to British rule without representation. The image became a symbol of the American Revolution and is considered an important piece of American history and political cartography.
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