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If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving)
8672620 If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history: if there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta, 1215. Illustration from The Boy's Own Annual (London, 1921-1922).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38487394
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13 13th Xiii Xiiith Thirteenth Century Agreeing Agreement Document Documents Riverthames The 13th Century 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century 13 Century C13th Late Middle Age Medioeval Middle Ages Medieval Middles Ages Thirteenth Century Xiii Century Xiiith Century
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Transport yourself back in time with this captivating canvas print of King John about to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede. A historical masterpiece for your home or office decor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving by Thomas Edward Downey imagines a humorous "what if" scenario in history - what if there had been a floor at Runnymede when King John was about to sign the Magna Carta in 1215? The satirical drawing, originally published in The Boy's Own Annual in London, 1921-1922, depicts King John and his courtiers comically struggling to navigate the lack of solid ground as they attempt to finalize this historic agreement.
The artist cleverly captures the absurdity of the situation with wit and charm, highlighting the importance of this pivotal moment in medieval history while adding a touch of whimsy. The exaggerated expressions and gestures of the figures add an element of humor to this otherwise serious event.
As we gaze upon this scene from centuries past, we are reminded that even monumental events can be viewed through a lens of satire and comedy. This engraving serves as both a historical artifact and a piece of entertainment, inviting us to consider how different things might have been if only there had been a floor at Runnymede on that fateful day.
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