Framed The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering by Philip Dawe

Product Description:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks 
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" tall x 17.5" wide
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" tall x 26.5" wide

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The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering by Philip Dawe, an English satirical artist, illustrates an intense scene from colonial America’s resistance against British rule. Created in 1774, this engraving shows an excise (tax) official being forcibly covered in tar and feathers by colonists in response to the enforcement of British taxes, notably the Townshend Acts and other unpopular levies. The scene includes symbols of opposition, such as the Liberty Tree and nearby vessels with the East India Company tea—both of which emphasize colonial outrage over perceived injustices. The work is notable for its depiction of colonial anger, capturing the brutal methods used in resistance and reflecting rising tensions leading to the American Revolution. This image was one of several by British artists that criticized the rebellious colonies while stirring debate on the limits of protest and authority.