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The Death of Mr Gladstone (litho)
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The Death of Mr Gladstone (litho)
1615631 The Death of Mr Gladstone (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Mr Gladstone. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 May 1898.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23414814
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bed Room Carpenters Shop Converted Died Dressing Room Hawarden Historic Houses Mr Gladstone Occasion Showing Wales William Ewart Gladstone
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The Death of Mr Gladstone - A Glimpse into History's Final Moments
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. This print captures a poignant and historic moment in time - the death of one of Britain's most revered politicians, William Ewart Gladstone. The lithograph, created by Melton Prior and reproduced for The Illustrated London News in May 1898, offers a rare glimpse into the private chambers where this influential figure took his last breath. The image reveals the solemnity that filled the interiors of Hawarden, Mr Gladstone's residence in Wales. Stepping into his bed room, we witness an atmosphere heavy with grief as family members and close associates gather around his bedside. The dressing room adjacent to it bears witness to the meticulous attention paid to every detail during these somber proceedings. Intriguingly, another part of this photograph takes us outside the realm of politics altogether. We are transported to a carpenter's shop within Hawarden estate - perhaps symbolizing not only Mr Gladstone's conversion from statesman to mortal but also highlighting his love for manual labor and craftsmanship. Through this engraving brought back to life by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of the profound impact that great leaders can have on our lives. It serves as a testament to Mr Gladstone's enduring legacy and invites us all to reflect upon our own mortality while appreciating history unfolding before our eyes.
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