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Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go [6321242] (colour litho)
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Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go [6321242] (colour litho)
MAN464497 Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go [6321242] (colour litho) by Grimmond, William (1884-1952); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 6320722, 452963, 452962, 464497, 452959, 452960.
The 127, 000, 000 in Western Europe bought 49, 000, 000 pounds worth of British goods (January to June 1927); Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Haycock, Cadle & Graham Ltd for HMSO;
Manchester Art Gallery holds a fascinating collection of artist-designed posters, Commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. The EMB's main function was to increase sales of Empire-grown and Empire-made goods throughout Great Britain, its Dominions and its Colonies. One aspect of its activities was a poster campaign that was designed to turn Britons into Empire-conscious consumers.
Over 200 posters were acquired by Manchester Art Gallery in the 1930s. The posters strong images illustrate the Empire's people, places and products. However, for a contemporary audience, the posters sometimes express uncomfortable beliefs and raise difficult questions about the legacies of the Empire today.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32119600
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go" by William Grimmond takes us back to the early 20th century. The image showcases a vibrant and bustling Western Europe, with its intricate details beautifully captured in color lithography. Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Haycock, Cadle & Graham Ltd for HMSO, this artwork sheds light on an important aspect of British history. In January to June 1927 alone, Western Europe purchased a staggering £49 million worth of British goods - a testament to the economic ties between nations during that time. Manchester Art Gallery proudly houses an intriguing collection of artist-designed posters commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. These posters aimed to promote sales of Empire-grown and Empire-made products throughout Great Britain, its Dominions, and Colonies. While these images are visually striking and depict various aspects of life within the empire - its people, places, and products - they also raise thought-provoking questions about the legacies of imperialism today. For contemporary audiences viewing these posters at Manchester Art Gallery or elsewhere around the world through Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, it is essential to critically examine their historical context while acknowledging uncomfortable beliefs associated with them. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece capturing Western Europe's role as a significant consumer market for British exports nearly a century ago, let us reflect on how our understanding of history shapes our present-day perspectives.
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