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NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions
NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886.
Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions. The competent workman must support the incompetent. One of Thomas Nasts cartoon reactions to the Haymarket Riot, 1886
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Media ID 12322414
1886 Agitator Anarchist Chicago Factory Haymarket Haymarket Riot Labor Labor Movement Labor Union Nast Political Satire Whip Workman
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the power of historical storytelling with our Fine Art Print of NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886 by Thomas Nast from our Media Storehouse collection. This iconic image, titled "Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions," is a poignant commentary on the Haymarket Riot of 1886. Nast's powerful cartoon captures the tension and turmoil of the time, with the competent workman bearing the burden of the incompetent. Add this timeless piece to your home or office to inspire conversation and ignite your passion for history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The print titled "NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions" captures one of Thomas Nast's powerful reactions to the Haymarket Riot that took place in Chicago in 1886. This thought-provoking cartoon depicts the challenges faced by trade unions during this tumultuous time. In the image, we see an agitator holding a whip, representing those who incited violence during the riot. Surrounding him are hardworking laborers burdened with an overwhelming load symbolizing their responsibility to support not only themselves but also their less competent counterparts. Nast's artwork serves as political satire, highlighting his concerns about how the labor movement and unions were being affected by these events. The artist questions whether it is fair for skilled workers to bear such a heavy burden due to incompetence within their ranks. This historical photograph provides us with a glimpse into late 19th-century America and its complex social dynamics surrounding labor rights and unionization efforts. It reminds us of the struggles faced by workers at that time and encourages reflection on how far we have come in terms of worker's rights since then. As we observe this image today, let us appreciate both Nast's artistic talent and his contribution to sparking conversations about societal issues through his cartoons.
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