Framed Print : The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & featheri
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The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & featheri
The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering. Print shows five men forcing a tarred and feathered customs officer to drink from a teapot, a bucket and a liberty cap are on the ground at his feet. They stand beneath the Liberty Tree from which a rope with a noose hangs; in the background, shadowy figures on a ship dump tea overboard. Date 1774 Octr. 31. The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering. Print shows five men forcing a tarred and feathered customs officer to drink from a teapot, a bucket and a liberty cap are on the ground at his feet. They stand beneath the Liberty Tree from which a rope with a noose hangs; in the background, shadowy figures on a ship dump tea overboard. Date 1774 Octr. 31
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating addition to your home or office decor - the "The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This historical masterpiece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, vividly depicts a pivotal moment in American history. Five determined Bostonians are seen confronting a tarred and feathered customs officer, forcing him to drink from a teapot. This evocative image, filled with symbolism and revolutionary spirit, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike. Framed in a classically elegant style, this print adds an intriguing narrative to any space while showcasing the power of art to preserve history. Bring home this piece of the past and ignite meaningful conversations.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and iconic print, titled 'The Bostonians paying the excise-man, or tarring & feathering,' depicts a pivotal moment in American history that took place on October 31, 1774. The image shows five determined men forcibly tarring and feathering a customs officer, a symbol of British authority, in defiance of the unpopular Tea Act and the increasing taxation without representation. The officer, wearing a red coat and tricorn hat, is shown with a terrified expression as he is made to drink from a teapot, a bucket, and a liberty cap, which represents freedom. The scene unfolds beneath the iconic Liberty Tree, a symbol of resistance and rebellion, from which a noose hangs ominously. The tree, a common gathering place for protests and political discussions, is a powerful reminder of the people's commitment to their cause. In the background, shadowy figures are shown dumping tea overboard from a ship, a clear reference to the Boston Tea Party that had taken place just a few months earlier. The print, created in 1774, is a testament to the growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government. It is a powerful visual representation of the colonists' determination to assert their rights and their unwillingness to be subjected to British rule without representation. The image became a symbol of the American Revolution and is considered an important piece of American history and political cartography.
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