Fine Art Print : Cartoon, Its very simple, WW1
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Cartoon, Its very simple, WW1
Cartoon, Its very simple. A coal merchant tells a poor family that if they think his coal is too expensive, then they should do what he does, and burn wood instead. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14237754
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Baionnette Bald Benefit Business Coal Cold Commerce Cravat Economy Expensive Finance Financial Flames Greed Greedy Grin Grinning Merchant Money Monocle Poor Price Prices Ragged Ribbon Simple Taking Teeth Trunk Trunks Wing Fleecing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant and thought-provoking cartoon "It's very simple" by Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1916, this powerful image captures the harsh realities of World War I era living, as a coal merchant suggests a simple solution for those struggling to afford his prices - burn wood instead. Add this historic print to your collection and start a conversation about resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
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.
A Simple Solution,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1916. In this poignant WWI-era cartoon, a coal merchant, dressed in a grey suit, grey waistcoat, and wearing a monocle, smirks as he tells a cold and ragged family that if they find his coal prices too steep, they should simply burn wood instead. The family, consisting of a father, mother, and children, huddle together, their clothes in tatters, shivering in the cold. The merchant, with a red tie and a wing collar, stands before them, a trunk full of coal behind him. A tree trunk with logs pokes into the frame from the left, as the merchant's grinning face and the family's desperate expressions create a stark contrast. The coal merchant's greed is on full display as he takes advantage of the family's financial struggles during the challenging economic times of the war. The flames from the wood fire in the background add an ominous touch, emphasizing the family's plight. This powerful cartoon, published in 1916, highlights the harsh realities of wartime and the exploitation of the vulnerable by those in positions of power.
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