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The Tea-tax-tempest

The Tea-tax-tempest, Or The Anglo-american Revolution, En Sanguine Engraving Shows A Satire Expressing A Continental European View Of The American Revolution, Showing Father Time Using A Magic Lantern To Project The Image Of A Teapot Exploding Among Frightened British Troops As American Troops Advance Through The Smoke. Figures Representing World Opinion Look On: An Indian For America, A Black Woman Representing Africa, A Woman Holding A Lantern Symbolizing Asia, And A Woman Bearing A Shield For Europe

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Advance Africa Aged America American Artwork Bearing Black Continental European Exploding Father Figures Frightened Image Indian Lantern Magic Nostalgia Nostalgic Project Representing Revolution Romantic Satire Shield Showing Smoke Teapot Time Traditional Troops View World Expressing Opinion Symbolizing


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This vintage print titled "The Tea-tax-tempest" offers a fascinating glimpse into the Anglo-American Revolution from a Continental European perspective. The en sanguine engraving, with its romantic and nostalgic charm, portrays an illustrative technique that transports viewers back to this historic moment. At the center of the artwork, Father Time takes on a mystical role as he employs a magic lantern to project an image of a teapot exploding amidst frightened British troops. As smoke engulfs the scene, American soldiers boldly advance towards victory. Symbolizing world opinion are figures representing different continents: an Indian for America, a black woman embodying Africa's struggle for freedom, an Asian woman holding a lantern signifying enlightenment in Asia, and finally, a shield-bearing European woman. These diverse characters stand witness to this pivotal event in history while offering their own unique perspectives. Their presence underscores how the American Revolution resonated far beyond its borders and impacted global consciousness. "The Tea-tax-tempest" is not just an engraved image; it is also an embodiment of cultural exchange and artistic expression. Its aged aesthetic evokes nostalgia for bygone eras while reminding us of the significance of historical art in understanding our past. As we delve into this retro-styled masterpiece created by Arkheia and preserved by Universal Images Group (UIG), we gain insight into how different cultures perceived one of history's most transformative revolutions - forever etching its impact on society.

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