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A toy room, 1890 (engraving)
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A toy room, 1890 (engraving)
UIG5096609 A toy room, 1890 (engraving) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A toy room, 1890. Satirical lithograph showing the Prince of Wales (1841-1910, later King Edward VII), wearing children's clothes, surrounded by toys, dolls and games including a working exhibit entitled the South Kensington Exhibition, which requires the user to put money in a slot, and a toy entitled The Imperial Institute Box of Bricks price £ 250, 000. The box shows the Institute buildings in South Kensington, of which only the central tower, the Queen's Tower, remains. The toy room also contains a model fire engine, a theatre, toy soldiers, a sailing boat, broken dolls, a doll's house and toy horses. The Indian dolls are probably a reference to the British Raj.); SSPL/UIG
Media ID 28000018
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A Toy Room, 1890" is a captivating engraving that offers a satirical glimpse into the world of British politics and society during the late 19th century. Created by Francis Carruthers Gould, this intricate artwork showcases the Prince of Wales (later known as King Edward VII) dressed in children's clothes and surrounded by an array of toys, dolls, and games. The scene is filled with intriguing details, such as a working exhibit called the South Kensington Exhibition that requires money to be inserted into a slot. Another notable toy is "The Imperial Institute Box of Bricks" priced at an astonishing £250,000. This toy depicts the Institute buildings in South Kensington, with only the central tower remaining today - known as the Queen's Tower. Amongst broken dolls and toy soldiers lies a model fire engine, a theatre, sailing boat, doll's house, and toy horses. The presence of Indian dolls likely alludes to Britain's colonial rule over India during this period. Gould's engraving cleverly combines elements of humor and criticism to comment on political power dynamics and societal extravagance. It serves as both entertainment for viewers and social commentary on issues prevalent at that time. This print captures not only Gould's artistic talent but also provides valuable insights into Victorian-era England. A fascinating piece from Fine Art Finder that invites us to reflect on history through playful imagery.
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