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Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot and capture of Guy Fawkes, 1936 (oil on canvas)
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Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot and capture of Guy Fawkes, 1936 (oil on canvas)
498686 Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot and capture of Guy Fawkes, 1936 (oil on canvas) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunpowder Plot, November 5th, 1605; conspiracy to blow up English parliament and King James I at Westminster; powder barrels were discovered in a cellar beneath House of Lords; illustration from a series of Howler humorous cigarette cards published by Churchman s; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio; ); English, out of copyright
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The captivating oil on canvas painting, "Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot and capture of Guy Fawkes" by Rene Bull, takes us back to a significant event in British history. The artwork depicts the infamous Gunpowder Plot of November 5th, 1605, when a conspiracy was hatched to blow up the English parliament and King James I at Westminster. In this vivid illustration from a series of Howler humorous cigarette cards published by Churchman's, we witness the dramatic moment when powder barrels were discovered in a cellar beneath the House of Lords. The artist skillfully captures the chaos and tension as soldiers arrest Guy Fawkes, one of the plotters involved in this audacious scheme. During an era before television and radio became popular forms of entertainment, cigarette cards like these served as both collector items and sources of instruction, amusement, and entertainment. This particular card offers viewers a glimpse into history while also infusing humor into its depiction. With its vibrant colors and attention to detail, Bull's painting transports us back to seventeenth-century England. It serves as a reminder not only of an important historical event but also highlights how art can be used to educate and entertain simultaneously. This vintage card is not just an advertisement; it is a window into our past that continues to captivate audiences today with its timeless portrayal of intrigue and capture during one fateful night in English history.
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