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Father Christmas a peace-maker: "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian
Father Christmas a peace-maker: " Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" Comment on Nicolas I of Russias aggression in the Crimean War against the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Aggression Comment Crimea Crimean Good Jul21 Nicolas Peace Peacemaker Russ Russias Turk Ottoman
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating Father Christmas print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece showcases a peaceful Father Christmas attempting to diffuse tension between Russia's Nicholas I and the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War. Amidst the backdrop of historical aggression, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the power of compassion and unity. Add this beautiful, rights-managed artwork to your decor and ignite conversations about the enduring spirit of Christmas and the potential for peace in even the most tumultuous times.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!")," this political cartoon from the 1850s poignantly depicts Father Christmas attempting to intervene in the escalating tensions between Russia's Tsar Nicholas I and the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The war, instigated by Russia's aggressive expansionist policies, saw both sides vying for control over the Crimean Peninsula and its strategic Black Sea ports. The image of Father Christmas, traditionally associated with joy, peace, and goodwill, serves as a powerful symbol of the moral and ethical responsibility of Christian nations to uphold peace and harmony, especially during times of conflict. The cartoonist's intent is clear: to criticize Tsar Nicholas I for his aggressive actions against the Ottoman Empire and to remind him of his Christian duty to seek peace and reconciliation. The cartoon's caption, "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" underscores the message that even in the midst of war, it is essential for leaders to prioritize peace and diplomacy over aggression and violence. The cartoon is a poignant reminder of the potential for peace and reconciliation, even in the midst of conflict, and the responsibility that each of us, as individuals and as nations, have to promote peace and harmony in the world. This political cartoon, created during a time of great political and military tension, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring importance of peace and diplomacy, and the role that individuals and leaders can play in promoting peace and reconciliation, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image of Father Christmas as a peace-maker is a powerful symbol of hope and a reminder that even in the midst of conflict, there is always the potential for peace and reconciliation.
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