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Fine Art Print : Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay
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Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay
Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay'. By Stan Terry, illustrator, (b 1890) who created cartoons and illustrations for Punch, The Sketch, The Bystander and Tatler. Date: 1925
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Carpet Clay Despair Gardening Gods Household Idol Stan Terry Treading 1925
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating "Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay" fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful caricature illustration captures the humorous reality of bringing the outdoors in, as a weary gardener inadvertently tramps clay onto a pristine living room carpet, while his dismayed wife looks on in despair. Add a touch of whimsy and wit to your home décor with this charming and timeless print.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Those Household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay
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is a witty and humorous caricature illustration created by the renowned British artist Stan Terry in 1925. The image captures a man in the act of entering a neat living room, unaware of the chaos he is about to bring in. With gardening tools in hand and covered in clay, he carelessly treads the muddy substance into the pristine carpet, leaving a trail of destruction behind him. In the background, a woman with a pained expression and folded arms looks away in despair, as if pleading with the gods for mercy. Stan Terry, born in 1890, was a prolific illustrator and cartoonist who graced the pages of popular magazines such as Punch, The Sketch, The Bystander, and Tatler. His work during the 1920s was known for its humorous and satirical take on everyday life, often poking fun at the quirks and foibles of the British public. This illustration, in particular, highlights the age-old struggle between the messy realities of household chores and the desire for a perfect home. The title "Those Household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay" adds an extra layer of meaning, suggesting that even the gods themselves are subject to the whims and imperfections of everyday life. The intricate details and expressive characters in this black and white illustration showcase Terry's exceptional artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of human emotion and behavior. This timeless piece continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a humorous and relatable commentary on the challenges of maintaining a clean and orderly home.
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