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Metal Print : The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, by H. M. Bateman
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The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, by H. M. Bateman
The inside of Lloyds and the Lutine bell, which is rung to announce a total loss, one stroke for bad news and two for good. Date: 1933
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1933 Announce Bateman Bell Crying Delighted Emotions Good Lloyd Loss Missed Rung Stroke Total Unhappy Underwriter
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring historic artistry into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring H.M. Bateman's iconic work, "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss." This timeless image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the bustling scene inside Lloyd's of London, with the Lutine bell poised to ring - one stroke for bad news, two for good. Our high-quality Metal Prints add a unique, modern twist to this classic piece of art, creating a captivating conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any decor. Experience the rich history and intrigue of this 1933 masterpiece like never before.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss
EDITORS COMMENTS
by H.M. Bateman: A Captivating Tale of Emotion and Anticipation at Lloyd's of London (1933) In this evocative print by renowned British satirical cartoonist H.M. Bateman, we witness a poignant moment inside the hallowed halls of Lloyd's of London, the world-famous insurance market. The room is filled with underwriters, their faces etched with a mix of anticipation and anxiety as they await the tolling of the Lutine Bell. The Lutine Bell, a symbol of both good and bad news, hangs prominently in the room. When rung once, it signifies bad news, a total loss. But two strokes mean good news, a successful claim. The underwriter in the foreground, with a look of utter despair on his face, has missed the bell's ominous single stroke. He hangs his head, his shoulders slumped in disappointment, as his colleagues around him react with a range of emotions – some with relief, others with sympathy, and a few with delight. Bateman masterfully captures the raw emotions of the underwriting community, their collective breath held in anticipation of the bell's toll. The print is a testament to the high-stakes world of insurance underwriting, where every decision can bring either joy or sorrow. The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss is a captivating snapshot of human emotion and the unpredictability of fate.
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