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Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons (litho)
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Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons (litho)
1615251 Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 February 1898.
T Walter Wilson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25134112
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Colonies House Of Commons Joseph Chamberlain Mr Chamberlain Secretary Of State Telegrams West Africa
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In this lithograph, we witness a pivotal moment in British colonial history. The image captures Mr Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, engrossed in reading telegrams from West Africa within the hallowed walls of the House of Commons. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and importance as politicians gather around Chamberlain, eager to hear updates from their distant territories. With his focused gaze and furrowed brow, Chamberlain embodies the weighty responsibility placed upon him as he navigates the complexities of governing Britain's vast colonial empire. The artist Thomas Walter Wilson masterfully depicts this historical event with intricate detail and precision. Every line etched into the lithograph tells a story - from the ornate architecture of Parliament to the earnest expressions on each politician's face. This print serves as a reminder of both Britain's imperial power and its interconnectedness with far-flung regions like West Africa. It encapsulates an era when telegrams were vital lifelines connecting distant lands to decision-makers at home. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to 1898 - a period marked by political intrigue, global exploration, and shifting power dynamics. Through Wilson's artistry, we can almost hear whispers echoing through those historic halls as Mr Chamberlain deciphers messages that will shape policies affecting millions across continents. This lithograph stands not only as a testament to artistic skill but also as a window into our shared past - reminding us how decisions made
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