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Metal Print : Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820
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Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820
Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, 1820; satirical print showing a market scene at Billingsgate fish market, London with two women fighting. Tom and Bob stand watching on the right
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Media ID 15168812
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Aggression Alken Aquatic Life Basket Billingsgate Billingsgate Market Billinsgate Dock Docks Fish Henry Alken Henry Thomas Henry Thomas Alken Market Market Stall Thomas Alken Wharf
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Metal Print of Billingsgate, London, 1820. This satirical print, sourced from Heritage Images, depicts an intriguing scene of Tom and Bob taking a survey after a lively night out. Witness the vibrant energy of the bustling Billingsgate fish market, where two women engage in a spirited dispute. Bring the rich history of 19th-century London into your home or office with this stunning, high-definition Metal Print. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets, ensuring a long-lasting, vivid display that adds character and depth to any space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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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Billingsgate - Tom and Bob taking a survey after a night's spree, London, 1820
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This satirical print captures the lively chaos of Billingsgate fish market in London during the early 19th century. In this bustling scene, two women engage in an animated fight while Tom and Bob stand on the right, observing the commotion with amusement. The artist Henry Thomas Alken skillfully portrays the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic marketplace. The color and energy leap off the page as customers jostle for space among baskets filled to the brim with aquatic life. The etching showcases not only the abundance of fish but also highlights social dynamics within society at that time. Amidst all this activity, it is fascinating to witness how Tom and Bob take a momentary break from their own revelries to observe this spectacle. Their expressions hint at both curiosity and perhaps even slight mischief. This print serves as a window into 19th-century England—a world where trade thrived alongside spirited encounters between individuals from different walks of life. It offers us a glimpse into daily life in Billingsgate Market—an integral part of London's history—where people gathered to buy fresh food and experience moments like these firsthand. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this artwork invites us to reflect on our shared human experiences across time while reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is always room for observation, laughter, and connection.
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