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Poster Print : Strike Home!, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Strike Home!, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Strike Home!, 1872. The baker is on strike and the British worker wonders where he will get his dinner from. This relates to the strike amongst bakers which followed hard on the heels of the extensive strike amongst the countrys carpenters. It was to be followed before the end of the year by a strike amongst the Metropolitan police and the capitals gas-workers. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 5, 1872
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Media ID 14831610
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Baker Concern Doorway Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Sir John Tenniel Strike Striker Swain Tenniel
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the historic moment of "Strike Home!, 1872" with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, originally created by John Tenniel and Joseph Swain, depicts the tension and uncertainty of a baker's strike, with a British worker pondering the implications for his dinner. This iconic piece from Heritage Images is now available as a high-quality poster print, perfect for adding depth and character to any space in your home or office. Immerse yourself in history and start a conversation with this thought-provoking poster print.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Strike Home!, 1872
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is a captivating print that captures the essence of the labor strikes that plagued Britain in the late 19th century. The image portrays a scene filled with concern and uncertainty, as a British worker stands at a doorway, contemplating where he will get his dinner from amidst the ongoing baker's strike. The artist, Joseph Swain, skillfully depicts the atmosphere of tension and struggle through his intricate detailing. The central figure's furrowed brow and pensive expression reflect not only his personal worry but also symbolize the collective anxiety felt by workers during this tumultuous time. In this thought-provoking artwork, Swain highlights how one strike can trigger a domino effect within society. He alludes to previous strikes among carpenters and foreshadows future ones among police officers and gas-workers. Through this visual narrative, Swain sheds light on the interconnectedness of different professions and their shared struggles for fair working conditions. Accompanied by John Tenniel's artistic collaboration, "Strike Home!, 1872" becomes an evocative representation of social unrest in Victorian England. This heritage image partnership offers us a glimpse into history while reminding us of the enduring relevance of workers' rights movements today.
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