Canvas Print : An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank
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An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank
A workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle
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Media ID 4304755
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10000610
1840s 1847 Alcohol Bottle Cruikshank Intemperance Produced Temperance
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "An English workman and his family -- Cruikshank" canvas print from Media Storehouse, exclusively licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece showcases a heartwarming yet poignant scene of a working-class family gathered around the table, with the father and mother sharing a moment, a little maid serving them, and their two young children playing at a tiny table near the hearth. The father, with a bottle in hand, adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this snapshot of everyday life in 19th-century England. Bring the rich history and storytelling of this timeless image into your home with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed and carefully crafted to deliver a stunning, gallery-worthy presentation.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 powerful historical print by Cruikshank from 1847 depicts an English workman and his family in their humble home. The scene shows the father and mother seated at the table, with a young maid serving them food while their two children sit at a tiny table near the hearth. However, what stands out ominously in this image is the father holding a bottle of alcohol.
The presence of the bottle hints at issues of intemperance and alcohol abuse that were prevalent during Victorian times. It serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families, where poverty often led to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as excessive drinking.
Despite the somber undertones, there is also a sense of warmth and intimacy in this family scene. The mother's nurturing presence, the children's innocence, and even the father's troubled expression all contribute to a complex narrative about domestic life in 19th-century England.
This print not only captures a specific moment in history but also raises important questions about social issues such as temperance and family dynamics. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can reflect societal realities and provoke meaningful discussions about our past.
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