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Punch cartoon 1888, commenting on the Game laws, 1888
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Punch cartoon 1888, commenting on the Game laws, 1888
3478448 Punch cartoon 1888, commenting on the Game laws, 1888; (add.info.: Punch cartoon 1888, commenting on the Game laws. (statutes which regulate the right to pursue and take or kill certain kinds of fish and wild animal ).); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38461896
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1880s Huntin Jurisprudence Punch Commenting Statutes
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This satirical Punch cartoon from 1888 takes a scathing look at the Game laws of the time. The intricate drawing depicts a group of hunters, dressed in traditional hunting attire, eagerly pursuing their prey. However, instead of animals, they are chasing after statutes and laws that regulate their right to hunt certain kinds of fish and wild animals.
The artist behind this clever commentary on the legal restrictions surrounding hunting captures the absurdity of these regulations with wit and humor. The exaggerated expressions on the faces of the hunters as they frantically chase after elusive laws add an element of whimsy to what is otherwise a serious subject.
In the late nineteenth century, game laws were hotly debated topics that often pitted conservationists against sportsmen. This cartoon serves as a reminder of how complex and contentious these issues have always been throughout history.
As we reflect on this historical artwork today, it prompts us to consider our own relationship with wildlife and how we balance conservation efforts with recreational activities like hunting. The Game laws may have changed since 1888, but the underlying tensions between human activity and nature remain relevant in our modern world.
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