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Photographic Print : Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush
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Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush
FLO4995435 Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.; (add.info.: Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.); © Florilegius
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Blowjob Comedy Crinoline Dessin Satirique Follies Of The Year Gold Rush Handcoloured Etching John Leech Piano Pocket Books Prospectors Punchos Pocket Books Topsy Turvey
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time to the Gold Rush era with this captivating photographic print from Fine Art Finder. Witness refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia, captured in exquisite detail. Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with this unique piece.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.8cm (11" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical print, titled "Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854," offers a humorous glimpse into the clash of cultures during the Australian Gold Rush. In this scene, refined English ladies in crinolines are depicted waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia. The contrast between the elegant women and the rugged miners creates a comical juxtaposition that highlights the social divide of the time.
Created by John Leech for Punch's Pocket Books in 1864, this hand-colored etching captures the absurdity of Victorian society's obsession with wealth and status. The scene is filled with details that add to the humor, such as a piano being played in an outdoor setting and gentlemen smoking pipes while engaging in card games.
Through his scathing satire, Leech pokes fun at both British colonial attitudes towards Australia and societal norms of class distinction. The title "Topsy Turvey" suggests a topsy-turvy world where expectations are turned upside down, emphasizing the absurdity of placing value on outward appearances.
Overall, this print serves as a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously and to appreciate the humor found in everyday life. It invites viewers to reflect on how perceptions can be skewed by societal constructs and challenges us to question our own assumptions about class and culture.
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