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"Reel" Money (litho)
8663497 "Reel" Money (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Reel" Money. Satire on the Bradbury Pound introduced by the Bank of England during the First World War. Illustration from 100 Poy Cartoons (Hutchinson & Co, London, 1920).); © Look and Learn
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This satirical lithograph by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) titled "Reel Money" is a humorous take on the Bradbury Pound introduced by the Bank of England during the First World War. The illustration, part of 100 Poy Cartoons published in London in 1920, depicts a civil servant using scissors as a tool to cut paper money - symbolizing the bureaucracy and inefficiency of government economics.
In this black and white caricature, we see a man surrounded by piles of paper money, looking overwhelmed and exasperated by the task at hand. The image captures the absurdity of politics and war-time policies, with humor that still resonates today.
The use of satire in "Reel Money" highlights the artist's critique of post-war society and its reliance on flawed economic systems. Through clever imagery and wit, Poy sheds light on the folly of relying on paper currency that holds little value beyond its printed numbers.
As we reflect on this piece from over a century ago, it serves as a reminder that issues surrounding money, politics, and bureaucracy are timeless themes that continue to be relevant in our modern world.
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