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The convention makers
The convention makers. The interior of a room; a picture called A Convention, depicting the Convention between England and Spain on the Falkland Islands, is falling from a broken cornice inscribed National Honour, onto four prostrate figures... Londinia (l.)... points out the catastrophe to the Lord Mayor and two other men. Britannia and Justice with a sword and spear enter threateningly from a door (r.). Bute looks through a window... (Source: George). Date 1771 Mar. 1. The convention makers. The interior of a room; a picture called A Convention, depicting the Convention between England and Spain on the Falkland Islands, is falling from a broken cornice inscribed National Honour, onto four prostrate figures... Londinia (l.)... points out the catastrophe to the Lord Mayor and two other men. Britannia and Justice with a sword and spear enter threateningly from a door (r.). Bute looks through a window... (Source: George). Date 1771 Mar. 1
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A Convention Makers - A Dramatic Depiction of the Falkland Islands Crisis of 1771
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In this powerful and evocative print, titled "A Convention Makers," we witness a pivotal moment in the political history of the British Empire. The scene unfolds in an ornate room, where a grand painting of the Convention between England and Spain over the disputed Falkland Islands hangs precariously from a broken cornice inscribed with the words "National Honour." The painting, representing the fragile diplomatic agreement, is about to crash down onto four prostrate figures, symbolizing the potential consequences of diplomatic failure. To the left, Londinia, personifying the city of London, draws the attention of the Lord Mayor and two other men to the impending disaster. The gravity of the situation is further emphasized by the entrance of Britannia and Justice, both armed and threatening. Britannia, the embodiment of Britain, holds a sword, while Justice wields a spear. Their stern expressions convey the seriousness of the situation and the potential for conflict. In the background, the Duke of Bute, a key political figure at the time, looks on from a window, seemingly detached from the unfolding drama. The print serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of diplomatic missteps and the ever-present threat of war. This print, created in 1771, was produced during a time of heightened tension between England and Spain over the Falkland Islands. The image effectively conveys the political instability and potential for conflict, making it an important historical artifact that sheds light on the complexities of diplomacy and the delicate balance of power in the 18th century.
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