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Farming for Ladies (colour litho)
961233 Farming for Ladies (colour litho) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punchs Pocket Book, 1845, with an image titled Farming for Ladies, by John Leech, depicting a lady in a wheeled chair, with attending footmen, pouring swill for the pigs with a long-handled ladle, while inappropriately attired women carry out various duties around the farm.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23527560
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of vintage charm to your walls with Media Storehouse's range of Poster Prints featuring "Farming for Ladies" by John Leech from Bridgeman Images. This color lithograph, inspired by an image originally published in Punch's Pocket Book in 1845, showcases a delightful scene of ladies engaging in farming activities. Add this beautiful piece of fine art to your home decor and transport yourself back in time with its intricate details and charming narrative.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 vibrant and comical lithograph titled "Farming for Ladies" by John Leech takes us back to the 19th century, offering a satirical glimpse into the world of agriculture through a humorous lens. The image showcases a lady in an elegant wheeled chair, accompanied by her attending footmen, engaging in various farming activities. Amidst the idyllic farm scene, we see this unconventional farmer pouring swill for the pigs using a long-handled ladle. Surrounding her are women dressed in fashionable yet impractical attire, diligently carrying out their duties around the farm. This whimsical portrayal challenges traditional gender roles and highlights societal expectations of femininity during that era. The artist's clever use of satire is evident as he playfully juxtaposes elements such as livestock and agricultural scenes with fashion-forward clothing and luxurious chairs. Through his witty cartoon-style depiction, Leech invites viewers to reflect on social norms while providing entertainment through his amusing illustrations. This print from Punch's Pocket Book (1845) offers an intriguing window into historical perceptions of women's roles within society. It serves as both a testament to artistic creativity and a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality.
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