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A herculean task
A herculean task. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Hercules wearing a lion skin and holding a sword, facing a nine-headed hydra, each head identified as that of a senator, its tail labeled US Senate. Date 1905 April 5. A herculean task. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Hercules wearing a lion skin and holding a sword, facing a nine-headed hydra, each head identified as that of a senator, its tail labeled US Senate. Date 1905 April 5
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Media ID 7363388
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Transform your space into a gallery with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "A Herculean Task" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a powerful and iconic image of Theodore Roosevelt as Hercules. With each senator's head representing a menacing hydra head, this illustration portrays the challenges of political power. Add this inspirational and thought-provoking artwork to your home or office to ignite conversation and elevate your décor."
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
April 5, 1905: A Herculean Task - Theodore Roosevelt Faces the Nine-Headed Hydra of the US Senate This striking illustration, published in Puck magazine on April 5, 1905, depicts President Theodore Roosevelt as the mythological figure Hercules, taking on a formidable task. Clad in a lion skin and brandishing a sword, Roosevelt stands resolute before a nine-headed hydra, each head identified as that of a senator, with the tail of the beast labeled as the US Senate. The image reflects the political challenges Roosevelt faced during his presidency, particularly in dealing with a recalcitrant Senate. The hydra, a monster from Greek mythology, was said to regrow two heads for every one that was cut off. In this context, the Senate, with its numerous members and often contentious debates, seemed an insurmountable foe. Roosevelt's tenure as president was marked by his progressive agenda, which included the passage of landmark legislation such as the Pure Food and Drug Act, the Antitrust Act, and the creation of the National Park Service. However, these initiatives often met resistance in the Senate, necessitating Roosevelt's unyielding determination and political acumen. This powerful and evocative image, created by an unknown artist, serves as a testament to the Herculean efforts required to enact meaningful change in the halls of government. Despite the challenges, Roosevelt's legacy as a transformative president endures, inspiring future leaders to tackle their own hydra-like obstacles with unwavering resolve.
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