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The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773, published London, 1789 (colour litho)
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The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773, published London, 1789 (colour litho)
PNP330073 The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773, published London, 1789 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: demonstration against the British Government by American colonists; many crates of tea belonging to the British East India Company were dumped in Boston Harbour; the incident was a major catalyst for the American Revolutionary War; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22946850
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
American Patriotism Antagonism Boston Harbor Charles River Demonstration New England Patriots Protest Quay Revenge Rowing Boat Waste Wastage
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The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773 - A Catalyst for Revolution
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the infamous Boston Tea Party. Published in London in 1789, this color lithograph by the English School of the 18th century vividly depicts the demonstration against British rule by American colonists. In an act of defiance and protest, crates of tea belonging to the powerful British East India Company were ruthlessly dumped into Boston Harbor. This wastage symbolized not only a rebellion against unjust taxation but also a profound display of American patriotism and unity. The incident depicted here played a significant role as one of the major catalysts for the American Revolutionary War. The antagonism between Britain and its colonies had reached its breaking point, fueled by years of oppressive policies and unfair treatment. As we gaze upon this image, we witness a crowd filled with determination and revenge, rowing boats on Charles River while throwing tea overboard. The atmosphere is charged with tension and fervor as these patriots take their stand against tyranny. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that it was through acts like these that America's fight for independence was ignited. It represents both the resilience and unwavering spirit that defined early Americans' struggle for freedom from British rule. Let us reflect on this historic event captured within these frames - an enduring testament to courage, sacrifice, and unwavering belief in liberty.
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