Premium Framed Print : RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, 1871. Our Constant Traveling Companion. American cartoon comment by Thomas Nast, 1871, on the frequent fatal railroad (left) and steamboat (right) accidents of the time
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, 1871. Our Constant Traveling Companion. American cartoon comment by Thomas Nast, 1871, on the frequent fatal railroad (left) and steamboat (right) accidents of the time
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Media ID 7558785
1871 Accident Coat Companion Danger Daughter Death Father Fear Grim Reaper Hazard Nast News Paper Parasol Passenger Personification Political Reading Safety Skeleton Steam Boat Top Hat Train Car
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, 1871. Our Constant Traveling Companion
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print by Thomas Nast, created in 1871, serves as a powerful commentary on the prevalent and fatal railroad and steamboat accidents of that era. The image portrays two distinct scenes: on the left, a grim depiction of a train accident; on the right, a steamboat disaster. In this thought-provoking cartoon, Nast personifies danger itself through various symbols. A skeleton clad in an elegant coat and top hat represents death's constant presence during these perilous journeys. Seated nearby is a father reading his newspaper while his daughter holds onto her parasol – oblivious to the lurking hazard. The engraving captures not only the fear surrounding transportation at that time but also highlights political undertones. It emphasizes America's struggle with safety regulations within its rapidly expanding rail network. Nast's attention to detail is remarkable; he depicts men and women from different walks of life sharing this common risk together inside a train car. This image serves as a reminder that no one was exempt from these tragic accidents. Overall, "Our Constant Traveling Companion" prompts viewers to reflect upon the hazards faced by passengers during this period of American history. It stands as both an artistic masterpiece and an important historical document capturing the dangers inherent in travel at that time.
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