Framed Print : Argument against Chunnel
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Argument against Chunnel
An argument against the Channel Tunnel - being cooped up with a snoring Frenchman smelling of frogs legs and garlic for as long as it takes to pass from Calais to Dover ! Date: 1882
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Media ID 7136501
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1882 Argument Calais Channel Chunnel Dover French Man Initiative Passengers Personal Sleeping Smelling Snoring Space Tunnel Tunnels Xenophobia Xenophobic
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of historical humor into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Framed Print of 'Argument against Chunnel' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming illustration, dated 1882, depicts an amusing argument against the idea of traveling through the Channel Tunnel, with a grumpy passenger expressing his disdain for the prospect of sharing a confined space with a snoring Frenchman and the smell of frogs legs and garlic. Add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your decor with this unique framed print, a great conversation starter and a reminder of the lighter side of history.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A fiery debate ensues in this Victorian-era illustration, as passengers on a train argue against the proposed construction of the Channel Tunnel between Calais and Dover. The cramped quarters of the railway carriage provide little respite from the irritating presence of a snoring Frenchman, whose pungent aroma of garlic and frogs legs wafts through the air. The English passengers express their xenophobic sentiments, fretting about the prospect of being cooped up with their French counterparts for an extended period of time. The idea of sharing such a confined space with strangers, especially those with unpleasant habits, was a daunting prospect for many in the 1880s. The argument against the Channel Tunnel initiative intensifies, as the passengers voice their concerns about personal space and cultural differences. The illustration captures the tension and unease surrounding the idea of international travel and the potential for cultural clashes. Despite these reservations, the Channel Tunnel was eventually built and opened in 1994, revolutionizing transportation between Europe and the UK and bringing people closer together, albeit with more comfortable and odor-free conditions.
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