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Steel Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories, 1930 (colour litho)
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Steel Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories, 1930 (colour litho)
MAN464420 Steel Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories, 1930 (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd for HMSO;
Manchester Art Gallery holds a fascinating collection of artist-designed posters, Commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board between 1926 and 1933. The EMB's main function was to increase sales of Empire-grown and Empire-made goods throughout Great Britain, its Dominions and its Colonies. One aspect of its activities was a poster campaign that was designed to turn Britons into Empire-conscious consumers. Over 200 posters were acquired by Manchester Art Gallery in the 1930s. The posters strong images illustrate the Empire's people, places and products. However, for a contemporary audience, the posters sometimes express uncomfortable beliefs and raise difficult questions about the legacies of the Empire today.); © Manchester Art Gallery
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This photo print, titled "Steel Manufacturing in the United Kingdom" is part of the renowned series called "Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories" from 1930. Created by Frank Newbould, a talented artist known for his lithography work, this piece showcases the industrial prowess of the United Kingdom during that era. Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd for HMSO, this artwork was intended to promote sales of goods produced within the British Empire. The Manchester Art Gallery proudly houses an impressive collection of artist-designed posters commissioned by the board between 1926 and 1933. With over 200 posters acquired in the 1930s, these powerful images depict various aspects of life within the empire - its people, places, and products. However, when viewed through a contemporary lens, they also raise thought-provoking questions about the legacy of imperialism today. In this particular print, Newbould captures a scene from a steel manufacturing plant in vivid color lithography. The image exudes energy and dynamism as workers labor tirelessly amidst towering machinery. It serves as both a celebration of Britain's industrial might at that time and an invitation to consumers to support their own empire-made products. As you explore this remarkable photograph further at Manchester Art Gallery, allow yourself to reflect on how it represents not only historical achievements but also prompts us to consider our relationship with colonial legacies in our modern world.
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