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Photographic Print : Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1850
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Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1850
527924 Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1850.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38139476
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1850 Accommodation Artisan Casual Cellar Difference John Leech Lodging House Model Punch Rent Squalor Labourer
10"x8" Photo Print
Explore the stark contrast in living conditions for urban workers and artisans with this captivating photographic print from Fine Art Finder. A powerful depiction of social inequality, this John Leech cartoon from 'Punch' in 1850 sheds light on the disparities in accommodation during rent day. Add a thought-provoking touch to your space with this historical artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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This powerful image captures the stark contrast in living conditions between the casual labourer and the artisan in 19th century London. In John Leech's satirical cartoon from 'Punch', we see Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House, where two very different worlds collide.
At the top of the image, we see the humble abode of a casual labourer - cramped, squalid, and devoid of any comforts. This is a harsh reminder of the poverty and hardship faced by many urban workers during this time period. On the other hand, at the bottom of the image, we are presented with a model lodging house fit for an artisan - spacious, clean, and well-maintained.
The disparity in accommodation speaks volumes about social inequality and economic disparities that plagued Victorian Britain. While some were able to afford decent housing and provide for their families in relative comfort, others were forced to live in overcrowded cellars with little to no amenities.
Through his poignant illustration, John Leech sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those at the bottom rungs of society while highlighting the privilege enjoyed by those higher up on the social ladder. Rent Day serves as a sobering reminder of how far we have come in terms of housing standards and social welfare since that time.
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