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The meat market
The meat market. Illustration shows a butcher labeled The Beef Trust standing behind a counter in a butcher shop, around him are meat products labeled Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. A verse from the Bible appears below the counter: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. Matthew VI:25. Date 1906 June 13. The meat market. Illustration shows a butcher labeled The Beef Trust standing behind a counter in a butcher shop, around him are meat products labeled Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. A verse from the Bible appears below the counter: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. Matthew VI:25. Date 1906 June 13
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the vibrant world of The Meat Market with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an illustration by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating piece transports you back in time to a bustling butcher shop, where The Beef Trust, a label-wearing butcher, presides over an array of intriguing meat products. With a nod to the past, the illustration playfully showcases labels like 'Potted Poison' and 'Chemical Corn Beef,' adding a touch of whimsy to this timeless masterpiece. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning, conversation-starting Fine Art Print from 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 37.2cm x 50.8cm (14.6" 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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The Meat Market - A Cautionary Tale
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In this thought-provoking illustration from the June 13, 1906 issue of Puck magazine, we find ourselves in the midst of a bustling butcher shop, where the ominously labeled "The Beef Trust" stands behind the counter. The butcher's name is a nod to the infamous trusts of the early 20th century, which monopolized industries and controlled production and pricing to their advantage. Surrounding the butcher are an array of questionable meat products, each with a label bearing a disturbing name: Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. The labels suggest that the meat being sold may not be of the highest quality or even safe for consumption. Despite the potential dangers lurking in the butcher shop, a verse from the Bible appears below the counter, reminding us of the importance of trusting in something greater than our daily concerns: "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?" (Matthew 6:25) This powerful image serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and trust in an uncertain world, as well as a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of unchecked corporate power and the importance of regulating industries to protect public health and safety.
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