Canvas Print : 1867 / Vox Populi / Cartoon
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1867 / Vox Populi / Cartoon
Vox populi - a bully that must be put down - the working man as a belligerent, hard-drinking rough who will drag the country down to his own disgusting level
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Media ID 4379867
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10073068
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Introducing the captivating '1867 / Vox Populi / Cartoon' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this powerful and thought-provoking image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. This vintage cartoon, titled 'Vox Populi' or 'Voice of the People,' depicts a rough and belligerent working man, symbolizing the concerns and frustrations of the masses during the 19th century. Bring this historical and intriguing piece of art into your home or office to spark conversations and add depth to your decor. With the rich texture and vibrant colors of our premium canvas prints, you'll enjoy a stunning and long-lasting display that's sure to impress."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking cartoon, titled 'Vox Populi' and published in Britain in 1867, offers a stark commentary on the social and political climate of the time. The image depicts a menacing, rough-looking working man, with a bottle in one hand and a club in the other, standing atop a barrel labeled 'Britain.' The man, symbolizing the common people or 'voice of the people,' is portrayed as a bully who must be put down, dragging the country down to his own disgusting level. The cartoon reflects the growing anxiety and fear among the ruling classes towards the working population, who were becoming increasingly restless and discontented with their living conditions. The year 1867 was a significant one in British history, as it saw the passage of the Reform Act, which extended the franchise to a larger segment of the population. This expansion of political power to the working classes was seen as a threat by some, who believed that the common people were not capable of making informed decisions and would only bring chaos and disorder. The cartoonist's use of strong, aggressive imagery and language underscores this sentiment, with the working man depicted as a mindless brute, driven by base instincts and devoid of reason. The image of the man standing on Britain, with his foot on the country's flag, further emphasizes the perceived threat he poses to the established order. Despite the negative portrayal, this cartoon also highlights the growing awareness of the need for social and political reform, and the recognition that the working classes could no longer be ignored or marginalized. The image of the working man as a bully who must be put down was a powerful one, but it also served to galvanize the forces of reform and bring about much-needed change in British society.
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