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Fine Art Print : CENSORSHIP SEAL, 1873. The seal of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice
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CENSORSHIP SEAL, 1873. The seal of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice
CENSORSHIP SEAL, 1873.
The seal of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, founded in 1873. On the left, the purveyor of obscenity is being thrust into a cell; while on the right a Christian layman consigns infamous volumes to the flames
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Media ID 12322334
1873 Anthony Arrest Authority Burn Censorship Christianity Circle Comstock Crime New York Police Prison Punishment Seal Smoke Society Suppression Symbol Typeface Vice
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive Fine Art Print of the Censorship Seal, 1873, from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating print showcases the emblem of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, founded in 1873. Witness the powerful imagery of a purveyor of obscenity being thrust into a cell, as a stern warning against the dissemination of indecent materials. Add this intriguing piece to your home or office décor and start a conversation about the intriguing history of censorship. Order your Censorship Seal, 1873 Fine Art Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "CENSORSHIP SEAL, 1873" takes us back to a significant era in American history. The image showcases the emblem of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, an organization established in 1873 with the aim of combating obscenity and immorality. In this powerful composition, we witness two contrasting scenes unfolding simultaneously. On the left side, a figure representing a purveyor of obscenity is forcefully being thrust into a prison cell by authorities. This symbolizes society's determination to apprehend those responsible for spreading immoral content. On the right side, we see another individual who represents a Christian layman taking action against infamous volumes deemed offensive or corrupting. With conviction and righteousness, he consigns these books to flames as they are engulfed in smoke. The photograph captures not only the struggle between authority and vice but also reflects societal attitudes towards censorship during that time period. It serves as a reminder of how different societies have grappled with issues surrounding freedom of expression throughout history. This thought-provoking image invites viewers to contemplate questions about morality, power dynamics, and societal norms that continue to be relevant today. It stands as both an artifact from America's past and an enduring symbol urging us to reflect on our own contemporary challenges regarding censorship and its implications for personal freedoms.
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