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Punch cartoon: How We Advertise Now (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: How We Advertise Now (engraving)
6035034 Punch cartoon: How We Advertise Now (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: How We Advertise Now. Illustration for Punch, Volume 93, July - December 1887.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22375196
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This vintage Punch cartoon print by Harry Furniss, titled "How We Advertise Now" offers a humorous and satirical take on the advertising industry in Victorian Britain. Created for Punch magazine in 1887, this engraving captures the chaotic and confusing nature of street advertisements during that time. The illustration depicts a bustling city street filled with billboards, posters, and trade signs promoting various products and entertainment options. The artist skillfully portrays the overwhelming bombardment of advertising messages faced by pedestrians passing through this commercialized environment. Furniss's clever caricatures add to the comedic effect as he pokes fun at both British and German culture. With his exaggerated figures representing Germans amidst the chaos, he playfully highlights their influence on advertising practices in Great Britain. Through this satirical cartoon, Furniss provides scathing commentary on how advertisements have become an unavoidable part of daily life. His witty portrayal serves as a reminder of how even back then people were bombarded with marketing messages vying for their attention. This historical artwork not only showcases Furniss's talent but also offers insight into the evolving world of advertising during the late 19th century. It serves as a fascinating glimpse into an era when billboards dominated streetscapes and humorously reflects upon our enduring relationship with advertising today.
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