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STAMP ACT, 1765. Stamp agent strung up on a Liberty Pole during an anti-Stamp Act demonstration in the American colonies in 1765. Line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale, c1820, from an edition of John Trumbulls M Fingal, first published in 1775
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STAMP ACT, 1765. Stamp agent strung up on a Liberty Pole during an anti-Stamp Act demonstration in the American colonies in 1765. Line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale, c1820, from an edition of John Trumbulls M Fingal, first published in 1775
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1765 Agent Colony Elkanah Liberated Mfingal Pole Protester Stamp Act Tisdale Tory Trumbull
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Stamp Act protest of 1765. In this powerful image, we witness the fervor and determination of the American colonists as they express their opposition to British taxation policies. The central focus of the photograph is a stamp agent, who finds himself strung up on a Liberty Pole by enraged protesters. This act symbolizes both defiance against British authority and a warning to those who supported or enforced the Stamp Act. The line engraving by Elkanah Tisdale beautifully depicts this scene with intricate detail, allowing us to feel the tension and energy emanating from every figure present. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. It marked one of the first organized acts of resistance against British rule in America, foreshadowing future revolutionary movements that would ultimately lead to independence. The brave individuals depicted here were not only fighting for their rights but also laying down the foundations for an entirely new nation built upon principles of liberty and self-determination. John Trumbull's M Fingal, published in 1775, further immortalized this historic event through its inclusion of Tisdale's engraving. Today, thanks to Granger Art on Demand's efforts in preserving these invaluable historical artifacts, we can bear witness to moments like these that shaped our collective identity as Americans.
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