Fine Art Print : ALBERT AS SPORTSMAN 1845
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ALBERT AS SPORTSMAN 1845
" SPORT!" or " A BATTUE MADE EASY" Prince Albert depicted as the phoney sportsman hunting from his armchair. Date: 1819-1861
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Media ID 19571680
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1819 1845 1861 Armchair Caricatures Depicted Duck Easy Phoney Prey Shooting Sportsman Albert Made
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the humorous image of Prince Albert as 'Sport!', or 'A Battue Made Easy' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to 1845, this satirical print depicts the monarch in an unexpected role as a sportsman, hunting from his armchair. Add a touch of historical charm and wit to your home decor with this beautifully printed and framed piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 37.6cm (20" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
Sport! Or A Battue Made Easy - Introducing Prince Albert as the Phony Sportsman of 1845
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing cartoon print, titled "Sport! Or A Battue Made Easy," offers a humorous take on the public's perception of Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, as a sportsman. The image, created between 1819 and 1861, depicts Albert in a rather unusual hunting scene. Instead of being out in the field with a rifle in hand, he is shown comfortably seated in an armchair, complete with a smoking pipe in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. The prey, a duck, is conveniently positioned right in front of him, seemingly ready to be shot. The title of the print, "A Battue Made Easy," is a reference to the French hunting term "battue," which describes the driving of game towards hunters. The phrase "made easy" suggests that Albert's approach to hunting is more about leisure and comfort than actual skill or effort. This caricature likely reflects the public's perception of Albert as a man who preferred the comforts of indoor pursuits over the more strenuous outdoor activities associated with traditional British sportsmanship. Despite this, Albert was known to be an avid collector of sporting memorabilia and an enthusiastic supporter of various sports, including cricket and horse racing. The cartoon's playful depiction of Albert as a phony sportsman adds an entertaining twist to the historical record, offering a glimpse into the public's perception of the prince and the cultural expectations of masculinity during the Victorian era.
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