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A Home-Rule defeat, 1912 (litho)
STC373345 A Home-Rule defeat, 1912 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third Home Rule Bill, passed by the House of Commons by 10 votes in 1912 but rejected by the House of Lords; Finally passed using the Parliament Act in 1914 to become the Home Rule Act; ); The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22379688
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Asquith Cabinet Chamber Debating Houses Of Parliament Irish Home Rule Member Of Parliament Members Of Parliament Self Determination
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16cm (9.3" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Home-Rule Defeat, 1912: A Glimpse into the Battle for Irish Self-Government". This lithograph by Samuel Begg takes us back to a pivotal moment in British political history. The image depicts the interior of the Houses of Parliament during a heated debate on the Third Home Rule Bill in 1912. As members of parliament gather in this grand chamber, tensions run high as they discuss and deliberate over Ireland's right to self-determination. The lithograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fierce opposition faced by those advocating for Irish home rule. Despite passing through the House of Commons with a narrow margin of only ten votes, this significant legislation was ultimately rejected by the House of Lords. However, it would not be long before justice prevailed. Two years later, utilizing the Parliament Act, which limited their power to veto bills passed by elected representatives, home rule finally became law with the enactment of the Home Rule Act in 1914. This landmark achievement marked an important step towards granting Ireland self-government. Begg's meticulous engraving skillfully captures both the gravity and intensity surrounding this historical event. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon how political debates shape nations and influence destinies. Through this print, we are reminded that even defeat can pave the way for eventual triumphs and progress towards greater autonomy and democracy.
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