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Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275638 Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Edwards, the owner of the Southwark Water Company, is shown seated on the source of the water works; complaints arose after the company began to draw water from the Thames at London Bridge; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12791803
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Angry Chamber Pot Cholera Clean Complaint Crowned Filth Neptune Posing Protest Sewer Contaminated
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical humor to your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this satirical engraving from 1832 by George Cruikshank. The print, titled "Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company," offers a humorous take on the water industry during the Victorian era. With its intricate lines and bold contrasts, this black and white image is a captivating addition to any collection of historical art. Frame your piece in the style of your choice to complement your decor and bring a piece of the past into your present.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical cartoon by George Cruikshank, titled "Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832" captures a moment of public outrage and protest against the company's questionable practices. In this engraving, we see John Edwards, the owner of the Southwark Water Company, seated on top of the source of their water works. The controversy arose when it was discovered that they were drawing water from the polluted Thames at London Bridge. The scene is chaotic yet filled with symbolism. A crowd gathers around Edwards, expressing their anger and frustration through various gestures and facial expressions. One man holds a chamber pot labeled "dirty water" representing the contaminated supply provided by the company. Another figure resembling Neptune appears to be pouring filth into a sewer system while wearing a crown, symbolizing how even royalty is affected by this issue. This image serves as both social commentary and political satire during a time when cholera outbreaks were rampant due to unsanitary conditions in major cities like London. It highlights not only public discontent but also raises questions about corporate responsibility towards providing clean drinking water. Through this print, Cruikshank masterfully conveys an important message about societal issues surrounding health and hygiene while utilizing humor to engage viewers in critical discussions about accountability and public welfare.
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