Framed Print : Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes

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Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes

527865 Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from Punch, London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38452628

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1848 Antipodes Contrast Contrasting Emigration Enjoy Happiness Misery Paid Plenty Poorly Punch Remedy Socialism Unemployed Zealand Emigrated

12"x10" Modern Frame

Escape the misery of poverty and unemployment with our range of Framed Prints showcasing historical cartoons like 'Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy' from Punch, London 1848. Discover the contrast between hardship in Britain and the promise of happiness in the Antipodes through this captivating artwork by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder.

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' in 1848 captures the stark contrast between the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker and the happiness and plenty he could enjoy if he emigrated to the Antipodes. The image depicts a divided scene, with one side showing a downtrodden worker in England struggling to make ends meet, while on the other side, a prosperous settler in Australia revels in his newfound wealth and success. The artist uses clever visual cues such as symbols of poverty like tattered clothing and empty pockets on one side, juxtaposed with symbols of abundance like overflowing baskets of fruit and bags of money on the other. The message is clear: emigration offers a remedy for those suffering under harsh working conditions and limited opportunities in Britain. In this era of social upheaval and economic hardship, many British workers were enticed by promises of a better life overseas. The allure of new lands like Australia and New Zealand offered hope for escape from poverty and despair. This cartoon serves as both a critique of social inequality in Victorian England and an encouragement for those seeking greener pastures abroad. Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring human desire for happiness and prosperity, even if it means leaving behind familiar shores for unknown horizons.

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