Fine Art Print : 1819 / Peterloo / Hunt
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1819 / Peterloo / Hunt
Radical Henry Orator Hunt, begins his speech to the crowd gathered at St Peters Fields Manchester. He is interrupted by the fatal yeomanry charge, arrested and imprisoned
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1819 Arrested Begins Charge Fatal Fields Gathered Hunt Imprisoned Interrupted Manchester Radical Speech Yeomanry Peterloo
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the passion and intensity of history with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this powerful image of the Peterloo Massacre by Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the moment of confrontation between radical speaker Henry "Orator" Hunt and the Yeomanry in St. Peter's Fields, Manchester, 1819. This evocative print captures the tension and turmoil of this pivotal moment in British history, transporting you back in time. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the tense moment during the Peterloo Massacre of 1819, when radical speaker Henry Hunt began his address to the vast crowd gathered at St. Peter's Fields in Manchester, England. The scene is set against a backdrop of uncertainty and unrest, with the city's streets filled to capacity with working-class men, women, and children, all eager to hear Hunt's words and demand political reform. As Hunt ascended the makeshift platform, he was met with the ominous presence of the Yeomanry, a volunteer militia force, who had been summoned by the authorities to maintain order. Tensions were already high, and as Hunt began his speech, the atmosphere grew increasingly volatile. However, the situation quickly deteriorated when the Yeomanry, under the orders of the magistrates, charged into the crowd with sabers drawn. The ensuing chaos resulted in the fatal injury and death of numerous innocent civilians, with estimates ranging from 11 to 18 fatalities and hundreds more injured. In this moment, Hunt is shown mid-sentence, his expression a mixture of determination and disbelief, as the first riders of the Yeomanry charge towards him. The crowd, caught in the chaos, can be seen in the background, reacting with fear and anger. Hunt would be arrested shortly after the charge, along with many other reformists, and would spend several months in prison. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the Peterloo Massacre, an event that marked a turning point in British history and galvanized the fight for democratic reforms. The legacy of this day lives on, and the image continues to resonate with those seeking to understand the complexities of the past and the importance of the struggle for civil liberties and political representation.
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