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Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
6034701 Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames. Illustration for Punch, Volume 29, July - December 1855.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23279162
© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images
Allegorical Figure Chemist Dirty Disease Father Thames Filthy Giving Industrial Revolution Michael Faraday Polluted Pollution Public Health Punch Scandal Stench Stink Unhealthy Caricatures Comics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating 19th-century engraving, showcasing the English School's unique artistic style, depicts the renowned scientist Michael Faraday presenting a calling card to Father Thames. A must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone who appreciates the wit and charm of Punch cartoons, this canvas print adds a touch of timeless elegance to any room. With high-quality materials and vibrant colors, each print is meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details of the original artwork. Elevate your home or office décor with this captivating piece of history.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This print captures a fascinating moment in history, as depicted in the Punch cartoon titled "Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames". Created by an anonymous English School artist during the 19th century, this satirical engraving offers a humorous take on the state of pollution and public health in London during the Industrial Revolution. The image shows renowned scientist Michael Faraday holding his nose while presenting his card to Father Thames, personified as an allegorical figure representing the polluted river. The filthy water surrounding them symbolizes the scandalous condition of the city's main waterway at that time. This clever caricature highlights both the stench and health hazards caused by industrialization. Through this piece, we witness not only a critique of Victorian Britain but also a reflection on broader European concerns. The presence of German culture is subtly referenced through references to Germany and its people throughout the caption. Furthermore, boats and transportation play significant roles within this artwork, emphasizing their importance within European society. Overall, this historical print serves as a reminder of how art can be used to shed light on social issues while providing entertainment through humor. It invites viewers to contemplate past challenges faced by societies undergoing rapid change due to industrialization and raises questions about our own environmental responsibilities today.
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