Oliver Cromwell Dissolving the Long Parliament

DESCRIPTION: "Oliver Cromwell Dissolving the Long Parliament" is a famous historical engraving based on an original painting by Benjamin West. It depicts a pivotal moment in British history on April 20, 1653, when Oliver Cromwell forcibly dismissed the Rump Parliament (the remnants of the Long Parliament). Frustrated by the parliament's perceived corruption, stagnation, and refusal to hold new elections, Cromwell led a group of musketeers into the chamber and famously declared, "You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately... In the name of God, go!"Key Artistic & Historical Details Central Figures: Oliver Cromwell stands prominently in the centre, gesturing authoritatively as he commands the members to leave. The Mace: Cromwell famously ordered the removal of the House of Commons mace, referring to it as a "fool's bauble," which symbolizes the stripping away of Parliamentary authority. The Engraver: This specific print was engraved by the prominent British engraver Albert Henry Payne (indicated by "A.H. Payne sc." in the bottom right corner). The Publisher: The print was published in London by J. Hagger. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 18.25 x 17 CREATORS: A H Payne after B West PUBLICATION: William Hickman Smith Aubrey's The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Works of Art; Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.