Poster Print : Too much for him
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Too much for him
Too much for him!. Illustration showing John Bull shoveling British soldiers into the British Empire Shute which ends on the shoulders of a man sitting on a rock, with a rifle across his lap, on soil labeled Dutch Republic; overwhelmed by the soldiers, he has dropped the copy of the Bible that he was reading. Date 1900 March 21. Too much for him!. Illustration showing John Bull shoveling British soldiers into the British Empire Shute which ends on the shoulders of a man sitting on a rock, with a rifle across his lap, on soil labeled Dutch Republic; overwhelmed by the soldiers, he has dropped the copy of the Bible that he was reading. Date 1900 March 21
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the 'Too Much for Him' poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic illustration by Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image depicts John Bull, a symbol of Britain, laboriously shoveling soldiers into the British Empire Shute. The pile of soldiers reaches an overwhelming height, resting on the shoulders of a man seated on a rock, with a rifle across his lap. This captivating poster print is a thought-provoking representation of the burden of empire and is sure to make a striking addition to any wall. Order now and bring a piece of historical art 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.
Too Much for Him
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon published in Puck magazine on March 21, 1900. The illustration depicts the iconic figure of John Bull, a personification of England, shoveling British soldiers into a chute labeled "British Empire." The chute ends on the shoulders of a man sitting on a rock, representing the Dutch Republic, who appears overwhelmed and burdened by the relentless flow of soldiers. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Second Boer War (1899-1902), during which the British Empire sought to expand its territorial control in South Africa. The Dutch Republic, or the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic, resisted British rule, leading to a prolonged and brutal conflict. In the cartoon, John Bull is depicted as a tireless and seemingly inexhaustible force, shoveling soldiers into the chute with ease. However, the man representing the Dutch Republic, who once held a copy of the Bible in his hands, is now overwhelmed and defeated, having dropped the sacred text in the face of the British onslaught. The cartoon is a poignant commentary on the human cost of imperial expansion and the burden of colonialism. It highlights the unequal power dynamics between the colonizing and colonized peoples and the devastating impact of imperial ambition on individual lives and communities. The image of the man from the Dutch Republic, once steadfast in his faith, now defeated and burdened by the weight of British imperialism, is a powerful symbol of resistance and resilience in the face of overwhelming force. The cartoon was published at a time when the world was witnessing a scramble for colonies and the consolidation of European empires. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often tragic history of imperialism and its impact on the lives of millions of people around the world.
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