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The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving)
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The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving)
1620094 The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 January 1862.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23554624
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Communicating Despatch Diplomats Earl Russell John Russell Outrage Trent Lord Lyons Richard Lyons Trent Affair
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The Outrage on the Trent - A Diplomatic Exchange during the American Civil War
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. This engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, captures a pivotal moment known as "The Outrage on the Trent". The scene depicts Lord Lyons, British Ambassador to the United States, communicating Earl Russell's urgent dispatch to Mr. Secretary Seward amidst escalating tensions. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and international conflict, this historical artwork offers a glimpse into one of the most significant incidents of diplomatic crisis during the American Civil War. The treacherous act involved Confederate diplomats boarding and seizing a British mail steamer called Trent in November 1861. Intriguingly detailed, we witness Lord Lyons conveying Earl Russell's message to Mr. Secretary Seward with utmost urgency and concern. Their exchange symbolizes delicate negotiations between two powerful nations on opposite sides of this devastating war. This engraving originally appeared as an illustration in The Illustrated London News on January 25th, 1862—providing readers with visual insight into this critical event that captured global attention at that time. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's Private Collection today, it serves as both a reminder of past conflicts and an appreciation for diplomacy amidst chaos. It invites us to reflect upon how history shapes our present-day relationships between nations while reminding us of humanity's constant pursuit for peace amid turbulent times.
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