Fine Art Print : A Weak Link by Bateman
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A Weak Link by Bateman
A Weak Link by Bateman. This illustration is of a man that abstains from all lifes pleasures but reaps his reward financially. Each image shows him holding his had up to fun, gambling, drinking, dancing, golf, cards, racing, fun and frolics, merry moments, billiards, can-can, romance, smoking a pipe, driving, and the devil himself. The last image shows him sitting on a wind-fall of tax returns. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14381767
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Billiards Devil Driving Frolics Gambling Golf Merry Moments Pipe Pleasures Reward Romance Financially Shows
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty and wit of English satirist and illustrator, Sir William Heath Robinson, with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this captivating work, "A Weak Link" by Bateman, obtained from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, this print invites you to ponder the man who shuns life's pleasures, only to find solace and success in his financial pursuits. Add a touch of classic humor and sophistication to your home or office decor with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 35.5cm x 51.3cm (14" x 20.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Weak Link" by Bateman: The Unyielding Pursuit of Financial Success at the Expense of Life's Pleasures (1916) In this illustration by British artist, Max Beerbohm, under the pen name Bateman, we encounter a man who has chosen a peculiar path to financial success. The image series presents the man holding his hand up in rejection to various pleasurable activities, each one symbolizing a different aspect of life's enjoyments: fun, gambling, drinking, dancing, golf, cards, racing, frolics, merry moments, billiards, romance, smoking a pipe, driving, and even the devil himself. The man's unwavering commitment to abstaining from these indulgences is evident in each scene, as he turns away from the temptations that surround him. Yet, the final image reveals the fruits of his labor: a windfall of tax returns, piled high before him. The man sits triumphantly on this financial mountain, having reaped the rewards of his disciplined lifestyle. Bateman's "A Weak Link" masterfully explores the themes of self-denial, sacrifice, and the allure of financial success. The illustration, created in 1916, offers a glimpse into the societal values of the time, where monetary wealth was often seen as the ultimate measure of success. This work of art invites us to ponder the age-old question: Is the price of financial success worth forgoing life's pleasures? The illustration, titled "A Weak Link" by Bateman, is a captivating piece of social commentary from the early 20th century that continues to resonate with audiences today. This image series, with its intriguing narrative and stunning visuals, is a testament to Bateman's artistic talent and his ability to capture the human condition in all its complexity.
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