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Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
6034655 Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851. Illustration for Punch, Volume 20, January - June 1851.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23009562
© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images
Appearance Cleaning Up Dirty Great Exhibition Of 1851 Punch Caricatures Comics
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Punch cartoon print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. Featuring the iconic image "London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, this engraving beautifully captures the spirit of transformation and progress during Victorian England. The witty and satirical commentary on London's urban renewal for the prestigious exhibition is sure to add character and charm to any space. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this exquisite fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 31.1cm x 53.3cm (12.2" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 Punch cartoon from 1851 titled "London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition" offers a satirical glimpse into the efforts made to tidy up London in preparation for the prestigious event. The engraving showcases an array of humorous scenes depicting various characters diligently scrubbing, sweeping, and polishing every nook and cranny of the city streets. The cartoon captures both the absurdity and importance placed on appearances during this time period. With exaggerated caricatures and witty captions, it pokes fun at not only the German visitors who were known for their cleanliness but also highlights societal attitudes towards cleanliness in general. As we delve into this comical illustration, we witness children enthusiastically participating in these clean-up activities alongside adults. Their innocent faces add charm to the scene while emphasizing that even young ones had a role to play in preparing London for its grand exhibition. Through this artwork, we gain insight into Victorian Britain's obsession with outward appearances and how they sought to impress foreign visitors through meticulous tidiness. It serves as a reminder that even historical events like exhibitions can have unexpected consequences on society's behavior and priorities. Overall, this print provides us with an amusing window into 19th-century London's preparations for an important event while offering commentary on societal values surrounding cleanliness and appearance.
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