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Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving)
6034689 Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling. Illustration for Punch, Volume 27, July - December 1854.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22570798
© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images
Batsman Batting Cricket Cricketers Crimean War Fielding Padded Padding Protection Protective Punch Wicket Wicketkeeper Caricatures Comics Fielders
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Punch cartoon "New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder (6034689). This engraving, created by the English School, showcases a humorous take on cricketing fashion from the past. Add a touch of history and whimsy to your home decor with this high-quality, vibrant Canvas Print. Perfect for cricket enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
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.
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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.
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This 19th-century engraving titled "Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling" takes us back to a time when cricket was not just a sport but also a symbol of national pride. The satirical drawing, originally published in Punch magazine in 1854, humorously depicts the innovative measures taken by English cricketers to defend themselves against the formidable swift bowling. The image showcases an array of comical and exaggerated protective gear worn by the players, reflecting the anxieties surrounding this new style of bowling. Padded from head to toe with layers upon layers of padding and armor-like attire, these cricketers appear more like medieval knights than sportsmen. The artist cleverly uses caricature and satire to highlight both the seriousness and absurdity of their attempts at self-preservation. Beyond its humorous elements, this illustration serves as an allegory for broader themes prevalent during that era. It subtly references political tensions between Britain and Germany while alluding to the Crimean War through its inclusion of German characters on one side. This amalgamation of sportsmanship with geopolitical commentary demonstrates how art can encapsulate multiple layers of meaning. As we observe this vintage print today, it offers us a glimpse into Victorian society's fascination with cricket as well as their ability to find amusement even amidst serious matters. It reminds us that humor has always been a powerful tool for social critique and reflection throughout history.
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