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Framed Print : Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869
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Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869
5311081 Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38276214
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1869 Consolation Drugs Punch Tobacco
12"x10" Modern Frame
Brighten up your walls with this charming framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a vintage cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine, this piece humorously depicts tobacco as a consolation for the poor. A unique and quirky addition to any home decor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical cartoon from Punch Magazine, dating back to 1869, sheds light on the harsh reality of poverty in society during the 19th century. The illustration humorously depicts tobacco as a form of consolation for the poor, highlighting the struggles and hardships faced by those living in destitution.
In this scathing satire, we see a French man indulging in smoking as a means of escape from his impoverished circumstances. The artist cleverly uses humor to critique the societal norms that often overlook or dismiss the plight of the less fortunate.
Through this cartoon, we are reminded of the inequalities and injustices prevalent in European society at that time. Tobacco is portrayed not only as a physical comfort but also as a symbolic representation of how vices can be used as coping mechanisms for those struggling to make ends meet.
As we reflect on this piece of art, we are prompted to consider how far we have come in addressing issues of poverty and social inequality. It serves as a poignant reminder that while times may have changed since 1869, there is still much work to be done in creating a more just and equitable world for all individuals.
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