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Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration
Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration -- No. IX, The Beginning and the End.
1848
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1840s 1848 Beginning Campaign Chartism Chartist Chartists Comment Conflicts Democracy Demonstration Ridicule Satire Satirical Violence
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating cartoon "Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration - No. IX, The Beginning and the End" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic image, originally published in 1848 during the height of the Chartist movement in the United Kingdom, beautifully captures the spirit and determination of the era's working class. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original artwork. Bring a piece of history into your space and start a conversation with this stunning addition to your 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 cartoon, titled "Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration -- No. IX, The Beginning and the End.
1848" by an anonymous artist, presents a satirical commentary on the tumultuous Chartist movement in Britain during the 1840s. The early Victorian era, marked by political and social upheaval, saw the Chartists, a working-class political movement, campaign for democratic reforms, including universal suffrage and annual parliaments. The cartoon depicts a chaotic scene of the Great Chartist Demonstration, with a large crowd of people, mostly working-class men, gathered in the streets, waving banners and carrying various signs that read "Universal Suffrage," "No Corn Laws," and "No Taxation Without Representation." The police, represented as heavy-handed and violent, are shown charging at the crowd with truncheons, creating a sense of conflict and disorder. At the center of the image, a man, symbolizing the beginning of the Chartist movement, is shown addressing the crowd with a passionate speech, while at the end, a man representing the movement's demise is shown being led away in handcuffs by the police. The cartoon's title, "The Beginning and the End," highlights the futility of the Chartist cause and the violent suppression of their demands for political reform. Satire and humor were common tools used to comment on the political conflicts of the time, and this cartoon is no exception. The exaggerated depiction of the police and the chaotic scene serve to ridicule the situation and highlight the tensions between the working class and the ruling elite. Overall, this powerful image provides a unique perspective on the political climate of the 1840s and the struggles for democracy and reform in Britain.
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