Canvas Print : Women Knocked Senseless Suffragette Demonstration
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Women Knocked Senseless Suffragette Demonstration
Many women were subjected to extreme police violence as they tried to petition the King at Buckingham Palace on 21st May 1914. Date: May 29th 1914
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Media ID 14393300
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
29th Buckingham Emancipation Extreme Many Movement Petition Struggle Subjected Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Violence Rights
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Women Knocked Senseless Suffragette Demonstration," captures a pivotal moment in women's rights history. Taken on May 29th, 1914, during a peaceful petitioning attempt at Buckingham Palace, many women were met with extreme police violence on May 21st, 1914. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings the raw emotion and determination of the Suffragette movement to your home or office. Our premium canvas prints are carefully crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant, long-lasting inks, ensuring a beautiful, museum-quality piece that is sure to inspire and provoke thought.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 powerful image captures the raw emotion and determination of the British suffragettes as they were met with extreme police violence during their petition to King George V at Buckingham Palace on May 21, 1914. The women, dressed in their distinctive colors of purple, green, and white, had gathered to demand the right to vote and an end to discrimination against women in politics and society. The date on the photograph is May 29, 1914, which indicates that this photograph was taken several days after the demonstration, likely as the women were recovering from the brutal attacks they had endured. The suffragettes were met with a heavy police presence, and many were subjected to violent treatment, including being beaten, dragged away, and arrested. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's right to vote and greater social and political equality, had been gaining momentum in the early 20th century. This demonstration was one of many acts of civil disobedience and protest that the suffragettes engaged in to bring attention to their cause. The struggle for women's rights and female emancipation was a long and arduous one, but this image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the women who fought for change. The suffragette movement ultimately succeeded in securing the right to vote for women in the UK with the passing of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. However, the fight for full gender equality continued well into the 20th century and beyond. This photograph is a testament to the sacrifices and struggles of the women who paved the way for future generations to enjoy the political and social freedoms we have today.
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