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Photographic Print : Looking for Lodgings, pub. 1851 (engraving)
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Looking for Lodgings, pub. 1851 (engraving)
2655414 Looking for Lodgings, pub. 1851 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is all I have ma m - I have just let the last tent on the tiles to a Foreign Nobleman ; Great Exhibiiton 1851; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22681724
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Accommodation Candlelight Cask Cellar Crisis Great Exhibition Hammock Landlady Lodgings Shock Tourists Visitors Social History
12"x8" Photo Print
Discover the charm of the past with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints featuring "Looking for Lodgings," an engraving published in 1851 by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating image, created by George Cruikshank, depicts a weary traveler seeking shelter with the caption "All I have ma'am - I have just let the last tent on the tiles to a." This classic piece of historical art is a must-have for any home or office, adding character and intrigue to your space. Bring a piece of history into your world with Media Storehouse's high-quality Photographic Prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Looking for Lodgings, pub. 1851 (engraving) captures a moment of desperation and humor amidst the chaos of the Great Exhibition in London. In this intricate scene by George Cruikshank, we are transported to a bustling interior where an overwhelmed landlady tries to accommodate a flood of visitors seeking shelter. The image depicts a woman at the center, surrounded by men and women anxiously vying for her attention. The room is dimly lit by candlelight, adding to the atmosphere of urgency and crisis. A man holds up a basin and ewer, symbolizing his need for basic amenities while others clutch their belongings tightly. Amidst this chaos, one man proudly proclaims that he has just rented out his last available space on the rooftop tent to a foreign nobleman. Meanwhile, another visitor hangs precariously from a hammock suspended from the ceiling – highlighting both ingenuity and desperation in finding accommodation during this crowded event. Cruikshank's engraving offers us not only a glimpse into social history but also serves as commentary on housing shortages during significant events like exhibitions. It reminds us that even in times of celebration and progress, challenges such as finding lodgings can still persist. This print from Fine Art Finder is an intriguing window into Victorian London's lodging crisis with its detailed depiction of characters caught between shock and determination.
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