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Fine Art Print : Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving)
6034626 Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: California, The Country for Convicts. Illustration for Punch, Vol XVI (January - June 1849).); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23594260
© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images
49ers American Dream California Convicts Diggers Digging Hope Optimism Picks Prospecting Prospectors Punch Rush Shovels Caricatures Comics Gold Fever The Country
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wit and satire of the past with this captivating Punch cartoon from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. Titled "California, The Country for Convicts," this engraving by the English School from the 19th century offers a glimpse into historical perspectives with its humorous commentary on California's reputation as a destination for convicts. Add a touch of history and humor to your space with this beautifully printed and framed fine art print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th-century engraving titled "Punch cartoon: California, The Country for Convicts" takes us back to the era of the Gold Rush in America. Created by an English School artist and featured in Punch magazine, this satirical drawing offers a humorous commentary on the optimism and hope that fueled the dreams of those who flocked to California in search of gold. The image depicts a scene filled with caricatures of American prospectors known as "49ers" or "forty-niners" armed with picks and shovels, eagerly digging for their fortunes. With exaggerated features and comical expressions, these characters embody both the excitement and naivety associated with the pursuit of wealth during this time. The title itself suggests a scathing satire aimed at highlighting California's reputation as a land where even convicts could find opportunity. This notion is further emphasized by symbols such as prison bars incorporated into elements like trees and mountains within the illustration. Through its clever use of satire, this cartoon reflects not only on the frenzy surrounding gold fever but also on larger themes such as immigration, social mobility, and America's enduring belief in the promise of prosperity – encapsulating what has come to be known as the American Dream. As we gaze upon this historical print from Fine Art Finder's George Collection, we are reminded that art can serve not only as entertainment but also as a powerful tool for social critique.
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