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Fine Art Print : Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. This cartoon shows Charles Thomson Ritchie, a member of the Conservative party. He had recently introduced a new Local Government Bill. The way he tackled the massive amount of paperwork and administration involved won him the admiration even of the Opposition party. The only people to disapprove of the Bill were his own old style Conservative colleagues. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 31, 1888
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Admiration Conservative Conservative Party Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Member Of Parliament Ritchie Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Master Ritchie's Easter-Egg by Charles Thomson Ritchie, featuring the iconic illustration by John Tenniel and creative input from Joseph Swain. This captivating piece of political satire, published in 1888, showcases a humorous take on Charles Thomson Ritchie, a Conservative party member, and his newly introduced Local Government Bill. Add this masterpiece to your collection and bring a touch of historical charm to your home or office.
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 36.3cm x 50.8cm (14.3" 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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Master Ritchie's Easter-Egg, 1888 - A Symbol of Administrative Brilliance
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. In this print titled "Master Ritchie's Easter-Egg" we are transported back to the year 1888, a time when politics and satire intertwined in the most delightful manner. The artist behind this masterpiece is Joseph Swain, who skillfully captures the essence of Charles Thomson Ritchie, a prominent member of the Conservative party. Ritchie had recently introduced a groundbreaking Local Government Bill that revolutionized administrative procedures. His ability to tackle mountains of paperwork and navigate complex bureaucracy won him not only admiration from his political rivals but also from members of the Opposition party. However, as depicted in this cartoon, it was his own old-fashioned Conservative colleagues who disapproved of his innovative legislation. Swain's caricature brilliantly portrays Ritchie as a statesman engulfed by an enormous egg symbolizing both power and fragility. The monochrome engraving adds depth to the image while emphasizing its historical significance. As we gaze upon this black-and-white snapshot from the nineteenth century, we are reminded of how political landscapes have evolved over time. This print serves as a testament to Ritchie's visionary leadership and enduring legacy within British politics. It encapsulates an era where concepts such as admiration, conservatism, and progress collided amidst intricate webs of power dynamics. Let us cherish this heritage image partnership between Charles Thomson Ritchie, John Tenniel (the renowned illustrator), and Joseph Swain for providing us with an
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