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Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde with Lord Alfred Douglas
Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) with Lord Alfred Douglas (1870 - 1945) at Oxford, 1893. Wilde began an affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. In April 1895, Wilde sued Bosies father, the Marquis of Queensberry, for libel, after the Marquis has accused him of being homosexual. Wilde lost and, after details of his private life were revealed during the trial, was arrested and tried for gross indecency. He was sentenced to two years of hard labour. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11796228
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring a touch of literary history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas by Hulton Archive from Fine Art Storehouse. This high-quality mug showcases the captivating image of Wilde and Douglas at Oxford in 1893, when their scandalous relationship began. Embrace the timeless beauty of fine art and start your day with a dose of intrigue and inspiration. Dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Makes a perfect gift for any art or literature lover."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This print captures the iconic Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde alongside his lover Lord Alfred Douglas at Oxford in 1893. The image portrays a moment frozen in time, showcasing the youthful charm of both men as they sit together. Wilde's affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, affectionately known as Bosie, would ultimately lead to his downfall. In a society that was intolerant of homosexuality during this era, their relationship became scandalous when Bosie's father, the Marquis of Queensberry, accused Wilde of being gay. This accusation resulted in a libel lawsuit brought by Wilde against the Marquis. Unfortunately for Wilde, he lost the case and found himself exposed during the trial when intimate details about his private life were revealed. Subsequently arrested and charged with gross indecency, he was sentenced to two years of hard labor. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both Wilde's immense talent as an Irish writer and playwright and also the tragic consequences he faced due to societal prejudice against homosexuality at that time. Preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this powerful image offers us a glimpse into history while evoking emotions surrounding love, identity struggles, and social injustice. It stands as a testament to Oscar Wilde's enduring legacy despite facing personal hardships throughout his life.
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