Fine Art Print : Cartoon, politicians at the zoo
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Cartoon, politicians at the zoo
Cartoon, Hobsons Choice Reception, a Family Party. Showing politicians at the zoo, looking at a monkey in a cage.
1880
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Media ID 14312254
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bars Bradlaugh Bryan Cage Choice Entracte Evolution Hobson Monkey Monkeys Politicians Reception Outang
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of political satire with this delightful fine art print from Terry Parker, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. In "Hobsons Choice Reception: A Family Party," Parker masterfully captures the humorous side of politics as politicians are seen gathered at the zoo, gazing in amusement at a mischievous monkey in its cage. This captivating cartoon, published in 1880, is a timeless piece that adds wit and charm to any space. Bring a touch of history and humor to your home or office with this unique and intriguing print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available now at Media Storehouse.
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 46.5cm (16" x 18.3")
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.
Hobsons Choice Reception - A Family Affair at the Zoo,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1880s. This cartoon print, created by Terry Parker and held in the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a humorous glimpse into the world of Victorian politics during the late 1800s. The image depicts a lively reception taking place at the zoo, where prominent politicians of the era have gathered for an entertaining event. At the center of the scene, we find Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, wearing a top hat and looking intently at a monkey in its cage. To his left, we see William E. Gladstone, the Liberal Party leader, and Charles Bradlaugh, a prominent freethinker and secularist, engaged in a heated discussion. In the background, other politicians, including the Conservative Party leader, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury, and Liberal politician, Joseph Chamberlain, can be seen mingling with their colleagues and enjoying the festivities. The monkey, with its bars and cage, serves as a symbol of evolution and the natural world, perhaps a reminder of the ongoing debates surrounding the theory of evolution during this time. The cartoon's title, "Hobsons Choice Reception," likely refers to a situation where an individual is forced to choose between two unpalatable options, highlighting the political tensions and complexities of the era. This delightful print not only offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Victorian politicians but also showcases the unique blend of humor and social commentary that characterized the political cartoons of the time.
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