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The Silent Highway-Man (engraving)
960710 The Silent Highway-Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silent Highway-Man. Cartoon from Punch. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23104830
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Cholera Metropolis Punch Purified
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The Silent Highway-Man (engraving) captures the essence of 19th-century English satire with its scathing commentary on the filth and disease plaguing the metropolis. This humorous cartoon, originally published in Punch magazine in July 1858, highlights the dire consequences of neglecting public health. In this satirical drawing, we see a grotesque figure known as the Silent Highway-Man lurking along the polluted banks of the Thames. The artist skillfully portrays him as both a personification of death and a symbol of life's harsh realities. With his skeletal frame and menacing presence, he represents not only cholera but also poverty and despair. The image serves as a reminder that money alone cannot purify society or protect it from deadly diseases. Instead, it suggests that true progress lies in addressing social issues such as sanitation and inequality. Despite its dark subject matter, this caricature manages to elicit laughter through its clever wit and exaggerated imagery. It is an example of how art can be used to provoke thought while entertaining audiences. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' digital cleaning process, this print allows us to appreciate every intricate detail without distraction. As we delve into this piece from Fine Art Finder's private collection, let us reflect on how far we have come since those filthy conditions depicted here – yet acknowledge that there is still work to be done for a healthier future.
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