Poster Print : The many solutions for a smoking fire

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The many solutions for a smoking fire

5308063 The many solutions for a smoking fire.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the many solutions for a smoking fire. Dated 19th century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38508956

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Chimney Engineer Fire Place Funnel Problem Solution

18x24 inch Poster Print

Add some humor to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints! This vintage cartoon by Bridgeman Images, sourced from Fine Art Finder, shows the many solutions for a smoking fire in all its 19th-century glory. A delightful and quirky addition to any room's decor.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical 19th-century cartoon captures the humorous chaos that ensues when trying to find a solution for a smoking fire. The engineer in the drawing is surrounded by various contraptions and devices, each one meant to fix the problem but ultimately adding to the confusion. From funnels to chimneys, every possible solution is on display, showcasing the absurd lengths people will go to in order to solve a simple issue. The artist's scathing satire highlights not only the futility of these efforts but also our tendency as humans to overcomplicate things. In our quest for solutions, we often create more problems than we started with, as evidenced by the comical scene depicted in this illustration. Despite its vintage origins, this cartoon remains relevant today as a reminder of the importance of simplicity and practicality when faced with challenges. Sometimes, all it takes is a step back and a common-sense approach to find an effective solution – no need for elaborate inventions or convoluted schemes. So next time you're faced with a smoking fire (literal or metaphorical), remember this amusing image and take heed: sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of you.

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