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Premium Framed Print : Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour, and hoping things will be improved by the forthcoming Great Exhibition 1851. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1851
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Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour, and hoping things will be improved by the forthcoming Great Exhibition 1851. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1851
527912 Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour, and hoping things will be improved by the forthcoming Great Exhibition 1851. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1851. ; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38096788
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1851 Albert Condition Consort Employment Hoping Improved Pathetic Punch Things Forthcoming
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and thought-provoking cartoon from 'Punch' in London, 1851, depicts Mr. Punch showing Prince Albert the deplorable conditions of British workers who are being exploited as sweated laborers. The image captures the stark reality of poverty and suffering faced by men and women in 19th century Britain.
As Prince Albert looks on with concern, Mr. Punch expresses hope that things will be improved by the forthcoming Great Exhibition of 1851. This event was a significant moment in history, showcasing advancements in industry, technology, and culture.
The juxtaposition of the opulence expected at the Great Exhibition with the harsh realities of everyday life for British workers is a poignant reminder of the social inequalities prevalent during this time period. It serves as a call to action for reform and improvement in working conditions.
Through satire and humor, this cartoon sheds light on important social issues while also highlighting the power of art to provoke change and inspire progress. It is a testament to the enduring impact of political cartoons as a form of commentary on society.
This print serves as a historical document capturing both the challenges faced by workers in 19th century Britain and their hopes for a better future through events like the Great Exhibition.
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