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Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275638 Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Edwards, the owner of the Southwark Water Company, is shown seated on the source of the water works; complaints arose after the company began to draw water from the Thames at London Bridge; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12791803
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Angry Chamber Pot Cholera Clean Complaint Crowned Filth Neptune Posing Protest Sewer Contaminated
18x24 inch Poster Print
Add a touch of historical humor to your space with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This satirical engraving, titled "Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832," is an intriguing piece of historical art. Created by renowned English artist George Cruikshank, this black and white image offers a humorous take on the Southwark Water Company during the early 19th century. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors, this print is an excellent conversation starter and adds character to any room. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical cartoon by George Cruikshank, titled "Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832" captures a moment of public outrage and protest against the company's questionable practices. In this engraving, we see John Edwards, the owner of the Southwark Water Company, seated on top of the source of their water works. The controversy arose when it was discovered that they were drawing water from the polluted Thames at London Bridge. The scene is chaotic yet filled with symbolism. A crowd gathers around Edwards, expressing their anger and frustration through various gestures and facial expressions. One man holds a chamber pot labeled "dirty water" representing the contaminated supply provided by the company. Another figure resembling Neptune appears to be pouring filth into a sewer system while wearing a crown, symbolizing how even royalty is affected by this issue. This image serves as both social commentary and political satire during a time when cholera outbreaks were rampant due to unsanitary conditions in major cities like London. It highlights not only public discontent but also raises questions about corporate responsibility towards providing clean drinking water. Through this print, Cruikshank masterfully conveys an important message about societal issues surrounding health and hygiene while utilizing humor to engage viewers in critical discussions about accountability and public welfare.
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