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Female Enfranchisement

Cruikshanks satirical projection of the effects of female enfranchisement

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Media ID 609820

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1853 Effects Enfranchisement Mockery Projection Satires Satirical Shallow Suffragettes Rights

Mouse Pad

Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.

Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 9.8cm (9.3" x 3.9")

Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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> Arts > Pop art > Satire > Satirical artwork

> Popular Themes > Suffragettes

EDITORS COMMENTS
Female Enfranchisement," a satirical print by the renowned English caricaturist, George Cruikshank, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the proposed extension of voting rights to women in 1853. This historical image, available through Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a shallow and chaotic scene, where women, newly granted the right to vote, are depicted engaging in frivolous activities instead of using their newfound political power responsibly. The print's central image displays a large, chaotic crowd of women, each with a ballot in hand, gathered in a polling station. Some women are shown playing cards, while others are shopping or gossiping. A woman in the foreground is even breastfeeding her baby while casting her vote. Cruikshank's intention was to mock the idea that women were capable of making informed decisions at the ballot box, and to portray the suffragette movement as a shallow and frivolous pursuit. Despite the satirical tone, the print offers an intriguing glimpse into the societal debates surrounding women's rights and suffrage during the mid-19th century. The print reflects the prevailing attitudes of the time, which viewed women as being unsuited to the political arena due to their perceived lack of intelligence and rationality. However, it also hints at the growing momentum of the suffragette movement, which would eventually lead to women's suffrage being granted in the United Kingdom in 1928. In summary, "Female Enfranchisement" is a fascinating historical artifact that offers a unique perspective on the debates surrounding women's suffrage in the mid-19th century. Through Cruikshank's satirical lens, we can see the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards women's political participation, and gain a deeper understanding of the societal and historical context of this important period in women's history.

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