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"I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open"(litho)
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"I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open"(litho)
6003091 " I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open." Illustration for The British at Home by Pont [ie Graham Laidler] (Collins, 1939).); © Look and Learn
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The satirical litho print titled "I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open" by Pont (Graham Laidler) captures a humorous scene from British family life in the early 20th century. The illustration, created for the book "The British at Home" depicts a father passionately advocating for fresh air as he tucks his children into bed. With exaggerated features and comical expressions, Pont's caricatures bring this amusing moment to life. The father's insistence on open windows is portrayed as a mania, highlighting the eccentricities of parenting during that era. This satirical cartoon offers scathing commentary on societal attitudes towards child-rearing and health practices. Through clever wit and entertaining visuals, Pont invites viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and traditions surrounding childcare. The image playfully challenges conventional wisdom while poking fun at parental idiosyncrasies. This artwork not only provides amusement but also serves as a historical snapshot of British culture at the time. It showcases the importance placed on fresh air and its perceived benefits for young ones' well-being. "I insist on my children always sleeping with the windows open" is an engaging piece that combines humor, social commentary, and artistic skill to create an enduring depiction of family dynamics in early 20th-century Britain.
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