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Fireworks in Covent Garden, 1809 (etching and aquatint, hand colored)
3525761 Fireworks in Covent Garden, 1809 (etching and aquatint, hand colored) by Lens, Bernard II (1659-1725); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: A Perfect Description of the Firework in Covent Garden that was perform d at the Charge of the Gentry and other inhabitants of that Parish for ye joyfull returan [sic] of His Majesty from His Conquest in Ireland, Sept. 10, 1690
1809 copy for the Antiquities of Westminster of the celebration in London after the Protestant William of Orange defeated the deposed English Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne, County Meath
); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22987410
© Bridgeman Images
Battle Of The Boyne Display Firework Fireworks Glorious Revolution Jacobite Orange Order Protestant Pyrotechnics Sectarian Spectacle Spectacular William Of Orange Williamite War
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This print captures the mesmerizing display of fireworks in Covent Garden, London, in 1809. The etching and aquatint technique used by Bernard II Lens brings out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this historic event. Hand-colored with precision, the image showcases a momentous celebration that took place after the Protestant William of Orange's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The fireworks were organized to commemorate His Majesty's triumphant return from Ireland following his conquest. This spectacular pyrotechnic show was funded by both the Gentry and other inhabitants of Covent Garden Parish, signifying their support for William's ascendancy to the throne. As spectators gathered to witness this grand spectacle, they reveled in an atmosphere filled with joy and excitement. The celebration not only marked a significant turning point in English history but also highlighted religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics during that time. Lens' artwork beautifully encapsulates both historical significance and visual splendor. It serves as a testament to how art can immortalize moments of triumph while providing us with insights into past events that shaped our world today.
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