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Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho)
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Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho)
3648303 Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation. (Dedicated to the Government Brigands). Illustration for The Tomahawk, April 23 1870.); © Look and Learn
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Blade Budget Chancellor Of The Exchequer Economy Grinding Grindstone Knife Liberal Robert Lowe Sharpening Tomahawk Caricatures
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Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation - A Satirical Journey through 19th Century Politics
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. This vibrant and colorful lithograph by Matthew "Matt". Somerville takes us back to the year 1870, when political satire was at its peak. Titled "Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation" this print captures the essence of a scathing commentary on the state of Britain's economy during that time. The image depicts a caricatured figure representing Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, tirelessly grinding away at a large grindstone. Symbolizing his economic policies, Lowe sharpens an oversized knife labeled "Budget" while other politicians observe with amusement in the background. Published in The Tomahawk magazine on April 23rd, this satirical drawing is dedicated to what it calls "the Government Brigands". It humorously criticizes their actions and decisions which were believed to lead ordinary citizens down a path towards starvation. With its clever blend of humor and political critique, this artwork reflects both the wit and frustration felt by many during this period. It serves as a reminder that even in times long past, people used art as a powerful tool for social commentary. Now preserved within a private collection but made accessible through Fine Art Finder's reproduction prints like this one from Bridgeman Images, we can still appreciate and analyze these historical pieces today. They offer valuable insights into our shared past while reminding us that satire has always played an important role
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