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The Cottage
The Cottage. The man warming his hands at the fire is a rural worker. This one room has to provide living and sleeping accommodation for his wife and large family. The scene is one of overcrowding and destitution. Mr Punch, wearing a large top hat and with his back to the viewer, says to the landlord, that his horses were better provided for than his workers. Both the landlord and his female companion appear to be shocked by what they can see. The accommodation provided by the average landlord for the poor of Britain, whether urban or rural, was a continuing scandal throughout the mid-Victorian period. From Punch, or the London Charivari
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10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing The Cottage print from Media Storehouse's Heritage Images collection. This captivating photograph by an unknown artist, titled "The Cottage," transports you back in time with a glimpse into a rural worker's humble yet cozy abode. The image showcases a man warming his hands by the fireplace, with this one room serving as both living and sleeping quarters for him and his large family. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this evocative and intriguing piece from Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints range.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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This powerful print titled "The Cottage" captures the harsh reality of poverty and overcrowding in mid-Victorian Britain. The scene depicts a rural worker warming his hands by the fire in a one-room cottage that serves as both living and sleeping accommodation for his large family. The image portrays a sense of destitution, with cramped quarters and limited resources. In the foreground, Mr Punch, wearing a distinctive top hat, addresses the landlord while pointing out that even his horses receive better care than these struggling workers. Both the landlord and his female companion appear shocked by this revelation, highlighting the stark contrast between their comfortable lives and the dire conditions faced by those they should be providing for. This engraving by John Leech from Punch magazine sheds light on an ongoing scandal during this era - landlords neglecting their responsibility to provide adequate housing for the poor across urban and rural areas alike. It exposes the deep class divide prevalent at that time. Through its monochrome depiction, this heritage image partnership brings attention to social ills such as poverty, occupation, and overcrowding. It serves as a reminder of how far society has come in addressing these issues while also urging us not to forget our history or become complacent in fighting against inequality.
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