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Fine Art Print : The Open Door!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
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The Open Door!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Open Door!, 1885. Captain Moonlight, the representative of Irish anarchy, has his knife in his belt and his rifle in his hand as he steps through the open door. It had previously been barred by the Crimes Act (Ireland). This illustrates the expiry of the Act. The Conservative Home Secretary, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, alleged that the previous Liberal government had intended to remove a number of legislative procedures only applicable to Ireland. Gladstone said that they had intended to retain measures such as special juries and boycotting where necessary. It was feared that the lapse of this Act would lead to renewed violence in Ireland. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 10, 1885
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Anarchy Conservative Conservative Party Door Doorway Earl Gladstone Heritage Image Partnership Ireland Irish John Tenniel Joseph Swain Knife Knives Legislation Liberal Liberal Party Masked Rifle Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Violence Violent William Ewart William Ewart Gladstone 1st Earl St Aldwyn Hicks Beach Sir Michael Hicks Beach
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of Joseph Swain's "The Open Door!" fine art print, a masterpiece by John Tenniel. Witness the dramatic moment as Captain Moonlight, the embodiment of Irish anarchy, boldly enters the room with a knife at his waist and a rifle in hand. This exquisite print, created by Joseph Swain and featuring Sir Michael Hicks Beach and William Ewart Gladstone, is a captivating representation of history and intrigue. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the story of "The Open Door!" to life in your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a powerful moment in history, titled "The Open Door!, 1885". Created by Joseph Swain and John Tenniel, this engraving depicts Captain Moonlight, the representative of Irish anarchy, stepping through an open door. The significance lies in the fact that this door had previously been barred by the Crimes Act (Ireland), which expired at the time of this illustration. The image serves as a political commentary on the Conservative Home Secretary's allegations against the previous Liberal government. Sir Michael Hicks Beach claimed that they intended to remove certain legislative procedures applicable only to Ireland. However, William Ewart Gladstone clarified their intention to retain measures like special juries and boycotting when necessary. There was widespread fear that with the lapse of this Act, violence would resurge in Ireland. This cartoonish portrayal highlights not only the concept of violence but also key elements such as weapons like guns and knives prominently displayed by Captain Moonlight. "The Open Door!" is a thought-provoking piece reflecting upon 19th-century politics and social unrest in Ireland. It showcases Joseph Swain's talent for satire and caricature while shedding light on significant figures such as Earl St Aldwyn, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, William Ewart Gladstone, and John Tenniel. This heritage image partnership print from Heritage Images offers viewers a glimpse into a turbulent period marked by ideological clashes between conservative and liberal parties amidst concerns about law enforcement strategies specific to Ireland.
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