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Punch cartoon: Unconscionable (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: Unconscionable (engraving)
6034819 Punch cartoon: Unconscionable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Unconscionable. Illustration for Punch, Volume 67, July - December 1874.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22570818
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Boss Employment Lazy Leave Manager Office Punch Refusing Requesting Shirker Wokrker Workplace Caricatures Comics Laborer Labourer Productivity Tradesman Tradesmen Unsympathetic
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This Punch cartoon print titled "Unconscionable" captures the satirical essence of 19th-century British humor. Created by an anonymous English artist, this engraving was originally published in Punch magazine during the latter half of 1874. The image portrays a scene from an office workplace, where a stern and unsympathetic manager is depicted taking advantage of his position to mockingly request a holiday leave from one of his hardworking employees. The caricatured boss symbolizes the prevalent attitude towards productivity and laziness during that era, highlighting the power dynamics within employment relationships. The worker's exasperated expression showcases the frustration felt by many laborers who were subjected to such unfair treatment. With its witty commentary on work culture and social hierarchy, this cartoon exemplifies the biting satire for which Punch magazine was renowned. Its humorous depiction sheds light on societal issues while providing entertainment through exaggerated characters and clever visual storytelling. As a historical artifact, this print not only offers insight into Victorian Britain but also serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of cartoons as vehicles for cultural critique. It reminds us that even in our modern world, humor remains an effective tool for challenging authority and questioning established norms.
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