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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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the wit and charm of historical satire with our Fine Art Print of Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames. This enchanting 19th-century engraving, part of the Media Storehouse range from Bridgeman Images, showcases the iconic Punch magazine's take on the scientific world. Michael Faraday, a renowned English scientist, is depicted in this humorous illustration, exchanging a card with Father Thames. Add a touch of whimsy and intellectual intrigue to your space with this exquisite piece from Fine Art Finder.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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