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What are "The Middle Classes?" (litho)
8663498 What are "The Middle Classes?" (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are "The Middle Classes?" Government squeezing citizens between taxes and waste. Illustration from 100 Poy Cartoons (Hutchinson & Co, London, 1920).); © Look and Learn
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by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) is a satirical lithograph that humorously depicts the struggles faced by the middle class in early 20th century England. The image shows a man being squeezed between taxes and waste, symbolizing the burden placed on citizens by government bureaucracy.
The caricatured figure in the print represents the average middle-class individual who is caught in a cycle of financial strain caused by excessive taxation and inefficiency in public services. The lemon held up to his face serves as a metaphor for the sour reality of his situation.
Through clever use of humor and symbolism, Poy highlights the challenges faced by those belonging to this social class, shedding light on issues such as economic inequality and political corruption. The black-and-white illustration captures both the absurdity and frustration experienced by individuals trying to navigate through a system that often works against their best interests.
This thought-provoking artwork from "100 Poy Cartoons" offers a critical commentary on society's treatment of its middle classes, urging viewers to reflect on power dynamics, wealth distribution, and governmental responsibilities. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly mundane aspects of daily life can carry deeper implications about societal structures and values.
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