Poster Print : Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes

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Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes

527865 Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38452628

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1848 Antipodes Contrast Contrasting Emigration Enjoy Happiness Misery Paid Plenty Poorly Punch Remedy Socialism Unemployed Zealand Emigrated

18x24 inch Poster Print

Step into history with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints! 'Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy'' by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder captures a poignant moment in time - contrasting the struggles of 19th century British workers to the promise of a better life across the seas. This iconic cartoon, originally published in Punch magazine in 1848, is now available as a stunning print for 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 from 'Punch' in 1848 captures the stark contrast between the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker and the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes. The image depicts a divided scene, with one side showing a downtrodden worker in England struggling to make ends meet, while on the other side, a prosperous settler in Australia revels in his newfound wealth and success. The artist uses clever visual cues such as symbols of poverty like tattered clothing and empty pockets on one side, juxtaposed with symbols of abundance like overflowing baskets of fruit and bags of money on the other. The message is clear: emigration offers a remedy for those suffering under harsh working conditions and limited opportunities in Britain. In this era of social upheaval and economic hardship, many British workers were enticed by promises of a better life overseas. The allure of new lands like Australia and New Zealand offered hope for escape from poverty and despair. This cartoon serves as both a critique of social inequality in Victorian England and an encouragement for those seeking greener pastures abroad. Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring human desire for happiness and prosperity, even if it means leaving behind familiar shores for unknown horizons.

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