Poster Print : A sad case
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A sad case
A sad case. Illustration shows Puck massaging the scalp of a deranged-looking Richard Olney who is sitting on a bench in a padded cell in the Hopeless ward for incurables and holding a rattle of William Jennings Bryan as a jester. On the floor are loose papers, one labeled Olneys letter indorsing sic Bryan.. Date 1900 October 3. A sad case. Illustration shows Puck massaging the scalp of a deranged-looking Richard Olney who is sitting on a bench in a padded cell in the Hopeless ward for incurables and holding a rattle of William Jennings Bryan as a jester. On the floor are loose papers, one labeled Olneys letter indorsing sic Bryan.. Date 1900 October 3
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the poignant 'A Sad Case' poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an illustration by Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the sorrowful moment as Puck tenderly massages the scalp of a distraught Richard Olney, seated in a padded cell in the Hopeless ward for incurables. This evocative print, with its hauntingly realistic portrayal, is a poignant reminder of the human condition and the depths of emotion. Bring this poignant work of art into your home or office and let it spark thoughtful conversations and introspection. Order your 'A Sad Case' poster print today from Media Storehouse."
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Sad Case: The Tragic Downfall of Richard Olney and His Obsessive Devotion to William Jennings Bryan This haunting illustration, published in a popular magazine in October 1896, depicts a melancholic scene in the Hopeless Ward for Incurables. Seated on a padded bench, once a proud and distinguished man, Richard Olney, appears deranged, his eyes vacant and his once-neatly combed hair disheveled. His only companionship is a rattle, shaped like a jester's head, with the likeness of William Jennings Bryan affixed to it. The label on the floor next to him reads "Olney's letter indorsing Bryan," a reference to a significant political event that had transpired just weeks prior. In the 1896 presidential race, Bryan, a populist and Democratic nominee, had made a passionate speech in support of free silver at the Democratic National Convention. Olney, a former Secretary of State under President Grover Cleveland, had endorsed Bryan, despite his own Republican affiliation. The illustration captures the profound impact of Olney's decision on his mental health. The once-respected statesman had sacrificed his political career and reputation for his belief in Bryan's cause. The weight of his decision, coupled with the disappointment and shame, had driven him to the brink of insanity. Puck, the renowned political satire magazine, published this illustration to highlight the tragic consequences of Olney's devotion to Bryan. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of political beliefs and their potential to consume an individual's life.
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