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Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State, December, 1921 (litho)
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Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State, December, 1921 (litho)
KDC400230 Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State, December, 1921 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the Coalition Government 1916-22; St.Patrick of Ireland is credited with expulsion of snakes from Ireland and the cartoon from Punch magazine, December 14, 1921, celebrates the solution of the Irish problem by the successful signing of an agreement with the Irish delegates and the British Government on 6 December, 1921; ); English, out of copyright
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This lithograph, titled "Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State" transports us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Bernard John Partridge in December 1921, it beautifully captures the essence of an important political event. In this artwork, we see David Lloyd George, the Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at that time, depicted as St. David of Wales. The image draws inspiration from St. Patrick's legendary expulsion of snakes from Ireland and cleverly portrays Lloyd George as a figure capable of ridding Ireland from its own metaphorical serpent: mistrust. The cartoon celebrates the successful signing of an agreement between Irish delegates and the British Government on December 6th, 1921 – a pivotal step towards establishing the Irish Free State. This achievement marked a turning point in Ireland's struggle for independence and brought hope for a brighter future. Partridge's skillful engraving technique brings life to this historical scene while emphasizing both political symbolism and wildlife imagery. The juxtaposition between Lloyd George/St. David and the serpents represents not only his role in resolving conflicts but also highlights his determination to overcome obstacles. As we admire this print today, let us reflect on how moments like these shape our world – where leaders rise above challenges with courage and conviction to forge paths towards peace and progress.
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