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Poster Print : A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene

A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene




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A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene

A Hitch, 1874. The traffic manager receives with annoyance the station masters report. There was growing disquiet at the number of accidents that happened each year on Britains railway network. Many of these were blamed on inadequate investment in signalling and other necessities. Instead, the directors were pocketing fat profits. Meanwhile, accidents continued to be an everyday occurrence. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 10, 1874

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Charles Samuel Charles Samuel Keene Desk Heritage Image Partnership Keene Negligence Office Railway Staff Report Sideboards Sideburns Top Hat Station Master Wastepaper Basket


18x24 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating work of Charles Samuel Keene titled "A Hitch, 1874." This iconic image, sourced from Heritage Images, portrays a scene of a frustrated traffic manager as he receives a report on the growing number of railway accidents in Britain. Keene's masterful use of brushstrokes and intricate details transport you to a bygone era. Adorn your walls with this stunning piece of historical art and bring a touch of the past into your modern 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.


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In this print titled "A Hitch, 1874" artist Charles Samuel Keene sheds light on the growing disquiet surrounding Britain's railway network in the late 19th century. The image depicts a scene at an office desk where the traffic manager receives an annoying report from the station master. With a hat perched atop his head and sideburns framing his face, the Victorian-era traffic manager exudes authority and frustration. The cartoon-like illustration serves as a satirical commentary on the negligence of railway directors who prioritized their own profits over investing in essential safety measures such as signaling. As accidents continued to plague the railways, they became an everyday occurrence that caused concern among both passengers and staff. Keene's monochrome engraving captures not only the seriousness of this issue but also provides insight into transportation during that era. The cluttered desk with its wastepaper basket and sideboards filled with documents symbolizes a chaotic work environment plagued by inadequate management. This heritage image partnership print offers viewers a glimpse into history, reminding us of past mistakes while highlighting how far we have come in terms of transportation safety regulations. It serves as a powerful reminder that negligence can have dire consequences even in seemingly mundane occupations like managing train traffic.

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