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Canvas 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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This iconic artwork, created by H.M. Bateman and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the historic Lloyd's of London insurance market. In this humorous and intriguing piece, the Lutine Bell, which signifies a total loss, is about to ring, yet the underwriter in the scene appears oblivious. The rich detail and vibrant colors of this classic artwork come to life in our high-quality canvas prints, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Transport yourself back in time to the heart of the insurance industry, where tradition and anticipation intertwine. Don't miss your chance to bring this piece of history into your own space. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" today.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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