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Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
6034655 Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition of 1851. Illustration for Punch, Volume 20, January - June 1851.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23009562
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This Punch cartoon from 1851 titled "London with a Clean Front on: cleaning up the city for the Great Exhibition" offers a satirical glimpse into the efforts made to tidy up London in preparation for the prestigious event. The engraving showcases an array of humorous scenes depicting various characters diligently scrubbing, sweeping, and polishing every nook and cranny of the city streets. The cartoon captures both the absurdity and importance placed on appearances during this time period. With exaggerated caricatures and witty captions, it pokes fun at not only the German visitors who were known for their cleanliness but also highlights societal attitudes towards cleanliness in general. As we delve into this comical illustration, we witness children enthusiastically participating in these clean-up activities alongside adults. Their innocent faces add charm to the scene while emphasizing that even young ones had a role to play in preparing London for its grand exhibition. Through this artwork, we gain insight into Victorian Britain's obsession with outward appearances and how they sought to impress foreign visitors through meticulous tidiness. It serves as a reminder that even historical events like exhibitions can have unexpected consequences on society's behavior and priorities. Overall, this print provides us with an amusing window into 19th-century London's preparations for an important event while offering commentary on societal values surrounding cleanliness and appearance.
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